Personal Injury

When people talk about dangerous dogs, they are often referring to specific breeds. Yet, it is important to remember that any dog can bite and cause serious injuries and infection. Some can even kill, especially if attacking someone small or weak. You would be...

Property owners have a certain responsibility to the people they allow on their property – and that includes keeping them safe from more than just slips and falls. They’re also expected to take steps to mitigate other known dangers – including the risk of assaults....

In some cases, after surgery, objects or implements will be retained within the body. This can lead to severe negative consequences. The person may have to be readmitted to the hospital for another surgery to remove the implement. They may have to go through x-rays...

There are many different types of brain injuries, which can have a wide variety of symptoms, depending on the severity, the location and the type of injury itself. Never assume that two injuries are the same or that someone else’s outcome will be the same as yours –...

If you get bitten by a dog, there is a chance that it could become infected. This can make your situation much more serious. In some situations, infections may lead to the need for medication, surgery or even an amputation. Severe infections could become septic.  Of...

There are millions of dogs in the U.S. While these animals provide companionship to many people and most dogs will never seriously bite a human, attacks do happen. The power that dogs -- even smaller breeds -- possess is often underestimated. The majority of dog...

Nearly half of all households in the U.S. have a dog. Dogs are America’s most beloved pets. Dogs are loyal, loving and lots of fun. Nonetheless, people can forget that they are animals who exhibit different behaviors than humans. Over 4 million people are bitten every...

Sometimes it’s necessary to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or healthcare facility. This often happens when an elderly person can no longer care for themself and it’s impossible for family members to give the time to care for them. While you may expect...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI), whether it’s caused by a fall, a vehicle collision, an assault or a sports-related event, can result in any number of injuries. This largely depends on what part of the brain was injured. We take for granted just how much the brain...

Negligence in nursing homes may not always be as obvious as outright physical abuse, but it is definitely something to be concerned about. "The failure to meet an older adult's basic needs" is how the CDC defines neglect in nursing homes.  The provision of healthy...