Bitten By A Dog? 3 Things You Need To Do Before You File A Lawsuit

Posted on: 25 October 2016

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that roughly 4.5 million canine bites occur on an annual basis here in the United States and roughly 20 percent of those bites become infected at some point. It is same to assume that a decent amount of these dog bite victims end up at the hospital seeking medical attention due to the seriousness of the bite, as the CDC also reports that dog bites can not only cause injury and pain, but also nerve damage.
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Was it the Snow or the Driver? Finding Whom to Blame for an Accident

Posted on: 24 October 2016

Snow makes driving dangerous, but this doesn't mean that all accidents that happen during or after a snowfall are caused by the weather. Therefore, if you are involved in an accident after a snowfall, it pays to investigate if the other motorist might have caused the crash, and not the snow. Here are three areas of focus to help you with the investigation: Have the Accident Investigated The first thing is to ignore the assumption that the snow caused the accident.
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Differences Between Injury Claims and Lawsuits

Posted on: 21 October 2016

Accident victims often confuse personal-injury claims with lawsuits, but the two are markedly different. As an injury victim, it's important for you to know the difference so you can better manage whatever processes you engage in. Here are the three major differences between the two processes. Court Involvement A personal-injury claim doesn't involve the court while an injury lawsuit involves the court. An injury claim is between you and the defendant plus their insurer.
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You Know The Do's ~ Now Read What You Do Not Need To Do After A Car Accident

Posted on: 19 October 2016

If you are like most people, you do not want to imagine being involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, drivers with perfect driving records have found themselves in this situation unexpectedly. This is why it is sensible to know what you shouldn't do after an accident. Many people know the things that they should do, but some people are uninformed about things that should not be done. The following are four things you should never do after a car accident.
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