Most people never expect that a shopping trip will be a life-changing experience. Unfortunately, a person who slips and falls in a store can suffer catastrophic injuries that require considerable medical care and come with serious financial damages. These incidents...
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What to do if bitten by a dog
Dog bites can happen suddenly and unexpectedly. It could happen after you ask to pet a stranger's dog, even if the stranger insists their dog is very kind. It could also happen with your neighbor's dog, who sees you every morning, and you've never had one incident...
How social media may affect your personal injury claim
Social media allows you to stay connected to family and friends who live nearby. Unfortunately, these platforms may become a liability if you use them after being involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). If you aren’t careful, what you post on social media may hurt...
Dog bites are especially likely to get infected
If you get bitten by a dog, the initial injury may only be the start of the medical challenges that you’re going to face. It is fairly common for dog bites to become infected. Something like rabies is very uncommon, but some reports claim as many as 20% of dog bites...
Muscle, nerve injuries can accompany a shoulder dislocation
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...
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...