If you're sitting in your yard when your neighbor's dog comes over to you and attacks, you certainly are within your rights to file a claim against your neighbor. The majority of states recognize that owners are liable for their pets' behaviors. Additionally, many states have leash laws that require animals to be on leashes or contained in other ways. If the dog was loose, that could open the owner up to liability as well.
Staying safe near a farm pond helps avoid injuries
When you live near a farm, one thing you might love about the scenery is that there is almost always a lake. In most cases, these lakes are man-made and have a purpose. They collect runoff, prevent flooding and serve as an area where cattle or other livestock can get a drink or cool off.
Time of day could be a factor in a tractor-trailer crash
Commercial motor vehicle drivers are professionals used to long hours and rigid schedules. Like everyone else, however, truckers are subject to the control exercised by the body’s internal clock.
You deserve compensation if an airbag is defective
Airbags can potentially cause serious injuries. While they can save lives in the right circumstances, airbags that go off when they're not needed can put people in real danger.
Slip-and-fall accidents are avoidable with the right maintenance
If you slip and fall at a local business's establishment, you may wish to look into filing a claim. Fall is nearly here, and with winter just around the corner, there is an ever-growing risk of ice, rain and possibly snow that could cause slick conditions. Slip-and-fall accidents caused by weather are common, though they are most common in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States.
