Like most pet owners, you consider your dog a family member and do all you can to ensure it is appropriately trained, but what happens when your pet unexpectedly bites someone? The American Kennel Club notes that dogs often give warning signs before they bite, but to...
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Premises Liability
What are the elements of a negligent security claim?
Shoppers, event attendees and visitors to a commercial location do so with the expectation that they will be reasonably safe. Sometimes an attack or other crime occurs that puts patrons in harm's way. While the authorities will pursue a criminal for breaking the law,...
How can businesses prevent slip and fall accidents?
Slipping and falling while going about your daily business is not a far-fetched thing to happen. But how does a person determine if the cause was preventable? Fortunately, companies can take steps to ensure customers have a higher level of protection from slip and...
Can you recognize an infected dog bite?
Because dogs are popular with Americans, bites are exceedingly common. In fact, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs bite approximately 4.5 million Americans every single year. While most bites are minor, too many others leave victims with...
3 reasons dogs bite children
When children encounter an adorable dog, they may expect playful chasing and sweet kisses. However, not all dogs appreciate the adoration of small humans. Because children cannot always interpret dog behavior accurately, they are 3-5 times more susceptible to dog bite...
What is a distal radius fracture?
Losing traction on a slippery surface may cause a fall onto an outstretched hand. This can result in a specific type of wrist fracture called a distal radius fracture. A distal radius fracture can be extremely painful. Unless it receives prompt treatment, it can cause...
How should businesses prevent slip-and-fall accidents?
While running errands recently, you slipped and fell. As you wait to see what your doctor says about the twinge in your lower back, you wonder if you experienced a preventable accident. SCORE explains how companies can protect customers from slip-and-fall accidents....
Attack on football referee is extreme case of premises liability
The spotlight shined dubiously on Edinburg, Texas, earlier in December after a high school football player attacked the referee who ejected him from the game. Many people around the country and throughout the world learned about the incident in which the 18-year-old...