What Can I Do If I’m Bitten by a Service Dog?
Every state has dog bite laws, and Alabama is not an exception. If someone is bitten by a dog that runs from its yard or is running around the park off leash, then there is legal precedent on what to do in that situation – but what happens if a service dog or emotional support…
Read MoreWhat We Can Learn from the Bob Saget Head Trauma Story
Sometimes, it takes a tragedy for us to take life seriously. With the death of beloved comedian Bob Saget, who sadly lost his life due to a head injury, it is a good idea for us to consider how these types of injuries can be sinister and life-threatening even when we think they’re not. Even…
Read MoreWhat Trauma Do Children Experience from Car Accidents?
As parents, we do everything we can to keep our children safe no matter what. We give them a helmet and elbow pads for when they ride their bicycles, and water rings for when they go swimming. The same should apply for when they get into the car. We should make sure they are buckled…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Generators and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
It is likely that you have needed a generator at one point or another, whether because of a hurricane that swept through the area, a bad thunderstorm, or simply something that has gone wrong with the electricity lines in your neighborhood. When your power goes out, important appliances and electronics no longer work: the refrigerator…
Read MoreThe Effect of Spoliation: Why You Should Never Destroy Evidence
When involved in any sort of accident or incident where you suffer injury and wish to take legal action against the at-fault party, your attorneys begin by building a strong case on your behalf. Much of this case hinges on demonstrating how the accident caused you harm – whether a driver broke traffic laws, a…
Read MoreCan I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim AND a Personal Injury Claim?
Here in Alabama, when you’re injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits help take care of your medical bills and lost wages if you need time off work to recover. The great thing about workers’ compensation is that it’s a no-fault system – you don’t have to show that anyone or anything caused your injury.…
Read MoreAre OSHA Inspections and Violations Public Record?
In 1970, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and their mission is to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and…
Read MoreDamage to the Chest and Sternum Caused by Car Accidents
One of the strongest warnings that most driving instructors will give new and inexperienced drivers is that a car can turn into a two-ton weapon if it is not operated safely. Many victims of car accidents can verify that sentiment. There are very few experiences that can compare to being injured in a crash. One…
Read MoreGenerators During Winter and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Far too few people are familiar enough with the dangers that carbon monoxide can cause for their families. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that has the potential to cause sudden illness and death based on how much of the gas is consumed. A person who has consumed large amounts of carbon monoxide is…
Read MoreProcter & Gamble Recalls Aerosol Sprays for Benzene Risk
A product recall is a request from a manufacturer that a defective or unsafe product be taken off of the market for safety issues. Every company, it seems, finds itself experiencing a product recall eventually, from car manufacturing companies to dog food manufacturers. Procter & Gamble recently issued a voluntary recall of several of its…
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