Information You Need for a Dog Bite Claim If a person is injured because of a dog bite, they may be entitled to file a claim against the dog’s owner for the costs of treatment and recovery after the attack. However, in order to win…
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, which means millions of Americans will participate in fireworks shows to celebrate the Declaration of Independence’s 236th anniversary. While they are fun to light and watch, fireworks also come with many dangers. Each year, 9,000 people are injured by…
Long-term Complications from Broken Bones Many accidents result in the victims suffering from broken bones. Although bones are very strong and can withstand intense pressure, there are many quick jolts or blows that can be sustained during an accident that may cause a bone considerable…
Compensation for Psychological Concerns after an Injury When a person sustains a serious injury, they may develop certain psychological issues linked to either the injury or the accident itself. In these cases, that injured person may require extensive treatment to help them overcome these unseen…
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, cast member of MTV’s popular reality program Jersey Shore, is facing threats of a lawsuit after beating up a man in a Seaside Heights, NJ, bar. Justin Viterito, the man planning to file the lawsuit, claims that he and Ortiz-Magro were drinking together…
A man is suing a Monument-area Arby’s, claiming that a urinal burned his genitals. The lawsuit claims that the urinal emitted a burst of steam while he was using it, causing the burns. It alleges that when he complained to an employee, the response he…
Professional Skills and Abilities Lost Due to TBI A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead someone to develop significant disabilities, potentially keeping them from advancing or maintaining their career as a result. Many jobs require very specific physical and mental abilities that should be cultivated…
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in this country, killing more 325,000 people every year. It is most commonly caused by a ventricular fibrillation, an error in the body’s electrical signaling system that causes the heart to stop beating properly. When a…
Brain Injuries and the Loss of Sensory Abilities When a person experiences something in the world around them, such as hearing a dog’s bark or watching a television, their brain is interpreting information received from their sensory organs. These organs, including the eyes, ears, tongue,…
The widow of a skier who was tragically killed in a January avalanche at the Winter Park ski area is suing its operator, Intrawest. The 28-year-old man, a father of two, was skiing in a designated safe area on January 22. Reports indicate that he…