When a loved one dies, it can be emotionally devastating, especially if there was no time to prepare. An unexpected loss can also cause financial devastation. Wrongful death situations in North Carolina involve someone dying because of the negligence or illegal...
Personal Injury
Understaffing can cause a slip-and-fall accident at the store
Businesses have the difficult task of balancing the desire to maximize profits with best practices for running a business. At some point, keeping staff levels low will start to affect the service customers receive and even the safety of the business's facilities. ...
For some people, the biggest risk comes after the dog attacks them
The very worst dog bite attacks can lead to permanent injuries, disfiguring wounds or even fatalities. The average dog bite incident is much less serious than that. The bite might require stitches, but won't break a bone or cause lasting bodily damage. For individuals...
3 serious injuries you can suffer in a slip-and-fall at a store
You might lose balance at the store because there is a puddle of water by the entrance or maybe spilled product down one of the aisles. Although many people who fall don't get hurt, serious injuries are possible in a slip-and-fall scenario. Knowing what injuries are...
A wagging tail doesn’t mean a dog’s happy to see you
To avoid dog bites, people have come up with a number of signs they look for when they’re approached by an animal. Most people go by the rule that a dog that is wagging its tail is happy and friendly, but this is a myth that could end up causing serious harm. Did you...
What do you need to know before filing a dog bite lawsuit?
Dog bite injuries are a common problem throughout the U.S. If you are bitten and injured by someone else’s dog, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and other damages. All you need to do is file a personal injury lawsuit against the dog owner....
When is a dog’s owner responsible if it bites a person?
Most people smile immediately when they see a dog. There is a reason that people call these four-legged creatures man's best friend. They are often enthusiastically affectionate and playful, which means that dogs can lift the spirits of even someone having a terrible...
Fall safety during the holiday season
If you're like many people, you may be heading "home for the holidays." At the very least, you may be heading to somebody's home for Thanksgiving or other holiday visits. You need to be careful, however, that you don't accidentally end up in a serious accident. The...
3 necessary steps to protect yourself after a slip-and-fall
One of the myths about slip-and-fall injuries is that they automatically lead to compensation for the person who gets hurt. A surprising number of people just assume that they will not have to worry about paying their medical bills or covering the property damage...
Do you know why dogs bite children?
Dogs and kids often seem to have a magnetic attraction to one another. It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, to hear that children often fall victim to dog bites and dog attacks. Learning more about why dogs tend to bite kids so often, can help you take measures to...