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what you need to know about dog bite lawsuits

My neighbor has had a dog that is very unpredictable for a long time. That dog comes ripping out of the house nearly each time they open the door. The dog has an aggressive personality and it made me very nervous. One morning, my husband was taking the trash to the curb for pick up and the dog ran and began biting him. After several failed attempts to collect the cost of the medical bills from the neighbor, I contacted a lawyer. The lawyer helped clarify how these cases go. I have included everything that the lawyer taught me on my website. Hopefully, it will help others going through the same unfortunate situation get through it more easily.

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5 Things To Gather Before Leaving A Car Accident Scene

Posted on April 20, 2015

When getting involved in an accident, it's natural to want to get away from the scene of the accident as quickly as possible. However, getting the right information at the beginning will help make things go more smoothly later on. Before leaving, make sure that you get these five things; if you do, it should be a lot easier to handle your insurance claim or to file a claim with the help of an attorney. [Read More]

Pedestrian Accidents: Can You Sue The City If You're Hit By A Car?

Posted on April 19, 2015

If you get hit by a car before you could cross the street, a personal injury attorney can go after the driver for careless and negligent driving. But what if the driver accidentally ran into you because something blocked his or her view, such as tree limbs hanging beyond the sidewalk? Can you sue the city for negligence as well? If the attorney finds that the city is responsible for the trees' maintenance, then the answer is yes. [Read More]

Possible Damages For Bad Faith Negotiation Of Injury Claims

Posted on April 17, 2015

If an insurance company denies your claim for no apparent reason, does not want to negotiate or makes an offer much below what it has paid for similar claims in the past, then it is said to be acting in bad faith. If you believe that is what an insurance company is doing for your claim, then you can bring a lawsuit against it. If you win, then you may be given different awards such as those for: [Read More]

Essential Prep Work For Meeting With A Custody Attorney

Posted on April 16, 2015

When there is a dispute between you and your spouse about who will have custody, the only way to settle it is in court where a judge will make the final decision. If your main goal during your divorce is to retain child custody, you will need to work with an attorney to help get the outcome you want. Child custody cases can be difficult and emotional, which is why you need to be well prepared before you meet with an attorney for the first time. [Read More]