How to React to Your Child’s Dog Bite
January 10, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealAlmost everywhere you look these days, you will see a dog. They are at the park where your child plays, walking down the street where your child rides their bike and even in homes where your child plays. Small children love walking up to dogs and petting them, but while most dogs are friendly there are some that will attack. A dog bite is not always playful and, in fact, can cause serious damage. Why Dogs Attack The Center for Disease Control estimates that there are 4.7 million dog bites a year and that a majority of these bites happen to children between ages 5-9. Think about a dog’s full set of fangs and add in the fact that children have small bodies and you can see the damage that a dog bite can inflict. There are many reasons that could cause a dog to attack a person. A common reason is because the dog feels threatened. Every dog has a different background and the way they are raised and treated reflects in their demeanor. Dogs that have been abused or neglected could be scared of people and other animals. If they feel threatened by someone who is nearby, it could prompt them to attack. Another reason could be that the dog owner…
Read MoreFinding Help for Injuries – Slip and Fall Lawyers
January 7, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealIt can happen in a blink of an eye: one minute you are enjoying shopping in a quaint Minneapolis neighborhood and the next minute you are on the ground in pain. If this fall was caused by the negligence of others, you have rights that need to be protected. Without slip and fall lawyers, you may not be able to get the compensation that you deserve. What is a Slip and Fall? First of all, it is important to understand what constitutes as a slip and fall injury. This type of injury occurs when someone slips or trips and falls for a reason based on the property owner being negligent and thus allowing a dangerous condition to be present. Many of these types of injuries can happen because a company has not taken all of the steps necessary to keep their premises and customers safe. As a result, the company or property owner should be held liable for your injuries which slip and fall lawyers can then assist you with your claim. There are many circumstances that could cause slip and fall accidents including the following: Slipping on spilled liquid Tripping over an object obstructing path Tripping over broken floor or concrete Slipping or tripping in an unsafe area with no warning of…
Read MoreDealing with a Car Accident – What Happens Now?
January 3, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealSince there are hundreds of vehicle collisions in Minnesota every single day, the odds of being in some sort of traffic incident during your lifetime are pretty high. Even a minor accident can leave you feeling scared, panicked and worried. If you don’t know what to do following an accident you can end up carrying a heavier financial and legal burden than you should. Know How to Handle It As soon as your car makes impact with another car, person or object, you need to immediately react with the future in mind. If you know that you are responsible for the car accident, you may feel like you must apologize to the other driver or victim. However, you should remain calm and be careful with your words. It is fine to check on the other driver and ensure that they are injured but you should not say anything that admits fault. You should immediately contact the authorities so that a police report can be taken. However, if you have suffered a personal injury, 911 should be called and an ambulance will also be dispatched. When the police arrive, assuming that you are not severely injured, they will talk to everyone involved in the car accident along with witnesses. When you are describing the…
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