Of all the data that documented the impact of COVID in 2021, one was an uptick in the number of dog attacks. By that year’s end, fatal dog attacks totaled 81, the most significant number of fatalities since the CDC began documenting data. The stat represented a 69...
How to protect yourself from dog attacks
Many people get bit by dogs and suffer numerous medical complications and surgeries as a result. You can’t always predict a dog attack, but there are some things that you can do to prevent one before it happens. Here are some good safety guidelines to follow: 1. Ask...
3 steps to take if a dog bites your child
Children and dogs can be the best of friends. Unfortunately, it does not always work out like that, and many children have been bitten by dogs. If this happens to your child, you are right to be worried. Dogs' mouths can harbor a range of bacteria that can cause...
Is a property owner required to provide security at a building?
No one wants to become the victim of a violent crime. So, if you’ve become aware of dangerous activities in or around your neighborhood, you might wonder: Does my landlord need to provide security? You might also wonder what will happen if your landlord doesn’t...
3 potentially costly injuries people suffer due to slip-and-falls
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,...