According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about four and a half million dog bites occur each year in the United States, with close to a million requiring medical attention. The Insurance Information Institute (III) estimates that close to $100,000,000 a year is paid out to dog bite injury victims. Most dog bites cause only minor injuries, but...
Continue ReadingAccident injuries can cause you to be unable to work either temporarily or permanently. If you have a physical job such as carpentry or you’re a professional dancer, you might never be able to do that type of work again. Back injuries can make it impossible to drive a car or sit at a desk for long periods of...
Continue ReadingThe doctrine of sovereign immunity, is a common law concept that began in the era of Kings. Intended to protect monarchs, it prohibits suing the government for their negligent and reckless actions. This hasn’t changed, but laws have been passed that will allow some lawsuits against the government. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) was signed into law in...
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