Since people spend more time outside during the summer months, it makes sense the risk of dog attacks would go up. The question is – do you know what to do if a dog attacks you or someone you care about? What rights do you have? How likely are you to get attacked in the first place? How Likely Is It That You'll Be Attacked? Did you know that around 2% of the population is attacked by dogs in the United States?

Losing a loved suddenly can be an emotional and traumatic time of life. You're sure to be overwrought with grief and being able to work through this will take time. However, justice should be served, and if another party is to blame for this lost life, you will want to take legal action. By knowing some of the common reasons that will enable you to file a wrongful death claim, this may be helpful to you.

Filing a personal injury lawsuit can be the best way to get restitution for a wrong committed against you. This is especially the case if you were in a car accident and are suing either the insurance company, or the other party for damages. If you are new to filing lawsuits you might be wondering that you should expect from your first meeting with the attorney. Here are some things you need to know.

Having the misfortune of suffering an injury while you are at work can be a stressful situation as you may not know what to expect. Fortunately, most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance, which can protect employees in the event that they suffer serious injuries. However, those that have never had to file a workers' compensation claim might need to have the following few questions answered. What Type Of Benefits Can You Collect From Workers' Compensation?

If you're looking for a cost-effective and simple DIY kitchen renovation, you should consider investing in engineered hardwood floors. There are many perks to investing in engineered floors, and this article explains some of the highlights of installing engineered hardwood floors in a kitchen. What Are Engineered Hardwood Floors? You will often hear engineered hardwood floors also referred to as prefabricated, layered or laminated. No matter what you call them, they are all essentially the same.

If you've been in a situation where you have experienced personal harm or injury, the party that caused such harm to you could be held liable for damages. A suit filed against such a party is known as a personal injury case. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you will learn about three specific types of personal injury cases.   Medical Malpractice You can sue someone for medical malpractice if they meet one of two criteria.

Did you know that there are around 700,000 personal injury claims filed in the United States each year? While the majority of personal injury claims stem from lawsuits filed after car accidents, there are several different reasons why someone might file a personal injury claim. Learn more about the other types of personal injury claims that can be filed. Medical Malpractice In 2012, more than $3 billion was spent on payouts for medical malpractice lawsuits, but medical malpractice lawsuits only make up approximately 15 percent annual personal injury claims.

If you suffer an injury either on someone else's property or due to somebody's negligence, it can be tricky to know what to do. This problem is exacerbated when the person at fault is a friend or family member. There are some prudent measures that you should take if and when you are injured at the hands of another person, and that may impact your compensation for the injury.   

Workers' compensation insurance is meant to benefit employees who get injured on the job. The benefits include wage replacement, medical bills, disability, and rehabilitation, among others. However, you may not receive all the benefits since there are issues that may reduce your final settlement. Here are some of the examples of these issues: State Caps for Specific Benefits Workers' compensation benefits are governed by state laws, and states usually put limits on specific benefits.

Could you be under surveillance right now? If you're involved in a personal injury claim with a potentially large settlement, you very well could be. Learn more about how insurance companies try to use video surveillance to dismantle personal injury claims (and what you can do to prevent that). How is surveillance video used? A private investigator may follow you for weeks or months, filming you from the moment that you step out of your door and trailing around behind you anywhere that you go in public.