Personal Injury

A closed brain injury occurs when the brain sustains damage due to a forceful impact without the skull being penetrated. Closed brain injuries can result from a variety of causes, including slip-and-falls, sports-related injuries and physical assaults.  The dangers...

Dogs are wonderful companions. However, these friendly canines can cause serious injuries if provoked, overexcited or frightened. Worse still, they can transmit diseases like rabies, cellulitis or Capnocytophaga when they bite. If you are hurt by someone else’s dog,...

Dogs form part of the family for many households across the country. Children often grow up with a loyal canine companion that becomes their best friend. Nonetheless, some dogs can be a bit nervous of children. While it is rare, in the worst-case scenarios, this can...

Playing in a pool can be fun and relaxing, whether it’s outside at the public pool or inside a hotel. Sadly, even recreational activities like swimming or diving carry great risks, especially for young children. From 2015 to 2017, about ¾ of children who needed...

Many times, after a dog attack, the owner will say that they can’t believe it happened because the dog was always so nice. They say it has “never done anything like this before.” In some cases, these dogs are pets who have been around people for a long time. For...

Even for the avid dog lover, it can be a frightening situation if they turn aggressive. Fortunately, this is rare, but it does happen enough to warrant further consideration.  When faced with an aggressive dog, your reaction might be to shout or run as quickly as you...

Many people think that a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident is a minor event that shouldn’t result in severe injuries. The truth is that it’s possible to suffer a severe injury. The type of injury you end up with depends on how you fall and where you land.  One...

Dogs are the most popular pet across households in America. They’re loveable and generally always happy to see you when you arrive home after a busy day at work.  However, it’s important to remember that dogs are animals and they behave very differently from humans....

While you could injure yourself falling over in your own home, often slip and fall accidents occur when you are out and about. Often the consequences can be much worse because you would typically have softer surfaces to land on in your home. Here’s what you should...

Businesses that are open to the public, like movie theaters, retail shops and restaurants, have to take steps to prevent reasonably foreseeable injuries on their premises. Keeping the floors clean and dry is an important step toward maintaining safe premises and...