According to a recent survey, 70% of U.S. households own a pet, and 69 million of those own dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs yearly in the United States. Children are the most common victims and are far more likely to be severely injured....
If you have ever been in a motor vehicle accident, you know that even a minor accident injury can prevent you from participating in work and family life for much longer than you anticipate. Car accidents account for an astounding amount of injuries annually. Between 20 to 50 million people worldwide are injured in car...
Many of us already know that sexual harassment is illegal, but do you know how many workplace behaviors qualify as unlawful harassment? Do you know that your harasser does not have to be of the opposite sex to be liable for sexual harassment? Same-sex harassment in the workplace is real, and it is illegal. If...
If you have suffered a sudden injury or illness, you may think of a hospital emergency room as the safest possible place to go. In 2019, the most recent year for which there were statistics, nearly a quarter of all US adults, or 151 million people, had at least one emergency room visit. However, with...
While the law surrounding sexual harrasment claims is well settled, actually proving sexual harrasment can be a daunting task. When attempting to build a strong legal sexual harrashment case, both a foundational understanding of the laws and documentation of the harrasment are key. This post will examine the principal areas of law involved in a...
The loss of a loved one is a challenging, emotional experience, especially when you lose your loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct. An unexpected tragedy can impact every facet of your life, from work performance to finances. While no amount of money can replace the love and support your loved one...
Many legal disputes can arise based on disagreements over whether one person gave another person consent or authorization to perform a particular action. When administering medical care, a health professional needs to explain the risks and receive your permission to perform the procedure or treatment. Sometimes, a doctor may seek your express consent through an...
A full-time employee will spend almost a quarter of their life at their workplace. Given the considerable time spent at work, it is vital that we feel comfortable there. The victim and the harasser need to understand that sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful. Therefore, employees must understand what constitutes sexual harassment, and victims...
When a consumer buys a product, they expect it to operate the way it was designed to operate, without any unnecessary or unexpected risks. Nevertheless, consumer product accidents happen more often than you might expect. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that in 2021, 11.7 million people received emergency room treatment for injuries caused by...
In most cases, early diagnosis of medical issues and illnesses can save you from a lot of pain and suffering. To make matters worse, many injuries or medical conditions will worsen if a medical professional fails to diagnose you promptly and accurately. A delayed diagnosis can put your life at risk in some cases. Moreover,...