When you’re thinking about dangerous things in your home, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A hot oven? Sharp knives? You may be surprised to know that, according to a study by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, more than a million people seek treatment at the hospital after being injured on stairs...
Fernando D. Vargas
Pursuing a personal injury claim against a large corporation like Disney requires an expert attorney. In the wake of the tragic animal attack accident that took the life of a little boy at a Disney resort in Florida earlier this month, many people are now wondering if and how personal injury and wrongful death victims...
Landlords and HOAs can potentially be liable for attacks by domestic and wild animals on their premises If you live in a rental home or a property that is included in an HOA and you get attacked by an animal, your landlord or HOA could possibly be liable for your injuries. Why? Because both landlords...
Owner severely injured due to rescue organization’s failure to disclose dog’s violent history A San Diego man has recently filed a lawsuit against the rescue organization Labrador and Friends after his adopted dog bit him in the face. The 21-year-old man and his family adopted the dog at an event hosted by Labrador and Friends...
In some situations is may be possible to bring a claim in a US court for an injury suffered abroad. Getting seriously injured while traveling abroad can be extremely traumatic, especially if your family is not there to help you. You may feel lost and vulnerable as you try to negotiate the health care system—much...
Simply having a “Beware of Dog” sign does not necessarily protect a dog owner from liability for dog bite injuries. If you have been bitten by a dog, the owner may point to the “Beware of Dog” sign on their door or fence and say your injury is all your fault. However, it is very...
Learn about the 4 essential points that must be proven to hold a teacher liable for injuries in the classroom. Now that school is back in session, you may be crossing your fingers against any calls informing you that your child needs to be picked up from school early. Usually this happens because the child...
Learn how to present your case effectively during a personal injury deposition In the course of pursuing a personal injury claim, almost every victim will need to give a deposition. The only exception might be if your accident was very obviously caused by the defendant and their insurance company provides you with a fair settlement...