Millions of equestrian enthusiasts ride horses every day without incident. But, as with any athletic pursuit involving large animals, it can be dangerous. Just ask Jenna Tatoulian, who was thrown from a horse while training in 2014, suffering multiple fractures in her...
Month: August 2016
Top 5 Swimming Pool Injury Questions, and Answers
For many of us, summer time is pool time. Whether that means rolling the tarp off the pool in the backyard and hosting a party or taking the kids to a public pool for the day, we’re going to be spending a lot of time in and around the water. And where we spend a lot...
What Injury Cases Go to Arbitration?
Not all personal injury cases make it in front of a jury. Some are dismissed outright, but the vast majority are settled before the need for a trial. These settlements can happen after negotiation between the parties or through some means of alternative dispute...
Shark Bite Injury Case Brought Against Drunk Dive Instructor
Sharks are terrifying, which is why so many movies are made about them terrorizing us. But some people won’t be satisfied with the thrill of film and must see these creatures up close, and sometimes those who swim with sharks get hurt. A federal judge last week denied...
When to Sue for a Pedestrian Injury Accident
We’re told all the time that sitting at a desk all day is bad for our health, and that getting out of the office for a stroll is essential for our well-being. But even walking can be dangerous, especially along heavily-trafficked city streets. So can a pedestrian...
Top 10 Car Accident Claim Questions
This is roundup of previous posts in our series on car accident claims. Many of us experience an accident, but do we really know what do to, how to get help, or what our rights are? This series can help. Every car accident, even the standard fender bender, is unique....
Physical Evidence to Keep for a Slip and Fall Case
Slip and falls send one million of us to the hospital emergency room every year, are the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims, and account for half of all accidental deaths in the home. And while many of us may be quick to blame ourselves and our clumsiness...
Playground Concussions Are on the Rise
By now most parents have heard about the danger of concussions in sports like football and hockey. But parents trying to keep their children safe from head injuries need to be concerned with more than contact sports. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Who Is Liable for Injury on Private Beaches?
Owning private beachfront property is a dream for many and attainable for only a lucky few. But those who don’t live the dream can still enjoy private beaches. In fact, many states encourage property owners to allow recreational use of private lands by limiting...
Social Media Tips for Personal Injury Victims During a Lawsuit
You post it all. You are one of those people who feel compelled to share — every thought in your head, meal you eat, movie you see, and article you read is documented online. In fact, you announce your activities with such regularity that it never occurs to you to...