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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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How to Prepare for Your Independent Medical Examination

Posted on April 15, 2015

If you make a personal injury claim, then the defense may require you to undergo an independent medical examination. This is almost certain if there are aspects of your injuries that the defense is disputing. The independent medical examiner is a physician who has not treated you before and doesn't have a doctor-patient relationship with you. Here are a few tips for handling your independent medical examination: Dress Appropriately You don't have to dress as if you are going for a job interview, but you also don't want to give the wrong impression. [Read More]

What Makes For A Successful Nursing Home Personal Injury Case?

Posted on April 14, 2015

If your loved one was severely injured or died because of negligent care they received in a nursing home, you may have cause for a lawsuit against the facility. There are four aspects that have to be satisfied for a case to go forward, and you should understand what these are and how they relate to cases involving nursing homes. Duty of Care The duty to provide care is an essential prerequisite to the case. [Read More]

Why You Should Get Your Personal Injury Settlement In The Form Of Structured Settlements

Posted on April 13, 2015

If you are expecting a significant amount of money as your personal injury settlement, why not get it in the form of structured settlement? Such an arrangement allows the insurer to pay your compensation in regular installments spread over a number of years. Some of the reasons you should consider structured settlement include: Controlled Spending For many people not used to huge sums of money, getting a huge lump sum may be both a cursing and a blessing. [Read More]

3 Paperwork Blunders That Can Affect Worker's Compensation Claims

Posted on January 7, 2015

No one ever wants to believe that their employer would not be there to back them up if they get injured on the job. However, when it comes down to it, your employer will be out to protect their business, their reputation, and especially their money. Therefore, if you find yourself in the middle of a worker's compensation claim, you should expect that your worker's compensation lawyer will be about the only person you can trust. [Read More]