A dislocated shoulder is a common injury – and a very painful one. It can happen, of course, in sports, but also in a car crash or a bad fall. People often think that once it’s put back in place (which should only be done by a doctor), they’re good to go and that the...
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When are businesses responsible for slip-and-fall injuries?
Individuals are largely responsible for their own actions and therefore their own injuries. If someone decides to run recklessly through a parking lot while drunk, they would have no one to blame but themselves if they lose their footing and fall or get struck by a...
Understanding aphasia and its link to concussions
A concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a number of effects on a person’s body and mind. Some resolve within a short time. Others can have long-term consequences. The location of the injury to the brain determines in part how a person is...
Why you shouldn’t run from an aggressive dog
Dogs are America’s most beloved pets. In fact, nearly 50 million households have at least one dog as part of the family. Typically, dogs are friendly and welcoming to new people, but this isn’t always the case. Being faced with an aggressive dog is a scary situation...
How your mobile phone can prove fault after a crash
It is human nature to try to avoid negative consequences. Many people will quickly lie to protect themselves from the consequences of their decisions. For example, the driver who ran a red light and crashed into you at an intersection or who drove at such high speeds...
North Carolina wrongful death lawsuit: Who can file a claim?
Accidents happen all the time. When an accident results in another person’s injuries, the victim may pursue the negligent party for compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. However, if the injury leads to death, the victim still deserves justice. And this is...
Can mobility issues keep you from taking legal action for a fall?
You found out that a parent or grandparent slipped on some spilled liquid in the store, fell and suffered a concussion. Maybe they tripped on a vacuum cleaner cord that was slithering around the floor of a hotel lobby as someone was cleaning and they broke several...
Slips, trips and falls can also happen on steps and stairways
Most people don’t think twice when ascending or descending stairways. We all use stairs so often that it rarely occurs to us to look for possible hazards. However, some stairs, steps and stairways provide the ideal environment for a slip and fall accident. Stair...
What does aggressive dog body language look like?
You’ve been around dogs your whole life and never had a bad experience. However, you are also aware that some dogs can be dangerous. Because you’ve had little experience with aggressive dogs, you’re not quite sure what to look out for. You can learn a lot through a...
What to do when your neighbor’s dog bites you?
You may have known your neighbor’s dog since they were a pup. You watched their dog grow up like they were your own child. You would never consider their dog aggressive or harmful to you or anyone you know – but that doesn’t mean they still can’t bite. Your neighbor’s...