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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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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]

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]