Every business and homeowner with a mortgage is typically required to carry premises liability insurance. This special liability coverage protects property owners and commercial tenants from financial responsibility if someone gets hurt on the property in question....
How do premises liability cases work in New Mexico?
New Mexico property owners need to keep their properties reasonably safe. When they don’t and their failures lead to injuries, the victims can sue for their damages. These types of cases are call “premises liability” claims. The basics of a premises liability claim...
Who coordinates the recalls of dangerous toys?
How safe are your children’s toys? As a parent, you hope the makers of your child’s toys are all acting responsibly. You want them to use safe materials and test the products to ensure they don’t pose any risk. And yet manufacturers recall dozens of unsafe toys every...
How do I make sure my public swimming pool is safe?
Heading to the pool is a great way to spend time on a hot day. Whether your pool is at your apartment building, or in your local neighborhood, it’s important to know that it’s safe. Here are a few quick ways to know that your local pool is following safety standards....
Traumatic effects of closed brain injuries
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...
Why would a dog bite claim be denied?
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,...
Some dogs are nervous of children
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...
Common types of pool injuries
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...
Why do good dogs attack?
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...
A dog can sense when you’re anxious
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...