Emotional support animals provide a valuable service for the people they serve. The issue with these animals is that they aren't always properly trained in how to deal with certain situations. Emotional support animals don't have the same training requirements that...
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Dog bites are costly injuries that can often be prevented
Dog bite injuries can be very serious. Despite many people believing that a dog's mouth is relatively clean, there are still massive quantities of germs in a dog's mouth that can mean trouble for you if you are bitten. Unfortunately, dog attacks are much more common...
Steps to take after a slip-and-fall accident
Falls account for about 21 percent of hospital emergency room visits. Although many slip-and-fall accidents are not fatal, many people who fall experience injuries such as fractures and strains. Hip fractures are the most serious type of injury. Older people are more...
Leg strains can require surgery in severe cases
Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to a host of injuries. While some people might not think that leg strains are serious, they can actually cause more issues than what you might realize. There are some cases in which a leg strain can require that the victim has to take...
Compensation claims vary after car crashes
In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the reasons why you should take pictures when you are in a car accident. These pictures can prove to be valuable if you opt to seek compensation after the crash. Of course, there are some instances, such as when injuries...
How one automaker is turning back the clock to combat distracted driving
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that distracted driving is responsible for a staggering 1,000 injuries and eight fatalities per day here in the U.S. As if this wasn't discouraging enough, many experts believe that it's also...
Tips for taking photos of your car crash
When you are in a car crash, you are likely going through an array of emotions. If you or someone in your vehicle or elsewhere is injured, your first concern should be getting medical treatment. You may be unable to make that phone call yourself, but hopefully someone...
What damages can Georgia plaintiffs recover for a car crash?
When you file a Georgia lawsuit based on a car accident, you must prove two major points to succeed: 1) the other driver was at fault and caused the accident, and 2) you sustained damages. Calculating the likely amount of damages you could get is essential at various...
You might have to fight for workers’ compensation benefits
Workers' compensation cases are usually a matter of life or death for the workers who need benefits. Not only do they need access to medical care for their injuries, they also need money to pay bills and live until they are able to go back to work. Unfortunately, the...
What happens when a worker is crushed?
Construction workers are at a higher risk than many other workers of suffering from serious injuries. Road construction workers face the risk of being crushed by vehicles. Construction workers who are working on building structures face the risk of being crushed by...