A dog attack is a traumatic experience. It often comes by surprise, and you feel powerless to control the situation. When you’ve been injured in a pet attack, it is possible to sue the animal’s owner for damages. Here are some ways you can be harmed in a dog attack. Skin Damage When discussing dog bites, you must start with…
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) FELA predates workers’ compensation laws and was an act designed to protect injured railway workers specifically. Similar to today’s workers’ compensation laws, under the Federal Employers Liability Act, injured railway workers have the right to seek compensation for injuries suffered on the job through the court system. FELA covers several categories of injuries, including…
In recent years, cycling has become more popular. Not only does cycling offer health and fitness benefits, but many people are turning towards cycling to reduce their carbon footprint. Additionally, many cities are working to make their roadways more cyclist-friendly. However, with this increase in popularity, there has also been an increase in bicycle accidents. Some of the most common…
A seatbelt is your best defense against drunk drivers and other dangers on the roadway. If you get into a car crash, your seatbelt will help keep you inside the vehicle, which is important because being ejected from a vehicle is almost always fatal. Seatbelts also work with other safety devices in your car, like airbags, to prevent more serious…
The severity and long-term effects of an injury can make it catastrophic. In federal law (34 USC 10284), a catastrophic injury is “an injury, the direct and proximate consequences of which permanently prevent an individual from performing any gainful work.” In plain terms, a catastrophic injury takes away your ability to work. Examples of catastrophic injuries include: Spinal cord injuries…
Important Steps to Follow After a Dog Bite According to a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control, 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and 800,000 of those bites warrant medical attention. If there are 328.2 million people in the US, this means a dog bites 1 out of every 73 people. This will…
Ensuring Personal Safety at Work Falls are one of the top concerns when it comes to personal safety in the workplace. Anyone is prone to falling, and you don’t need to be engaging in dangerous or risky behavior for it to happen to you. Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits. This makes it the leading cause…
The winter brings unique challenges to drivers, especially those who live in areas that see snow and temperatures regularly at or below freezing. For example, the cold weather can freeze your car’s fluids, affect how the battery works, and change the pressure of your tires. As temperatures drop here in Oneonta, we thought now would be a good time to…
As gifts fly off the shelves this holiday season, they need to be restocked quickly to keep up with the increased demand. It should come as no surprise then to learn that during the last weeks of the year far more commercial trucks are on the road than any other time of year. Though 18-wheelers help keep our economy running,…
Car accidents are stressful enough, but if you learn that the other driver was uninsured or underinsured, dealing with a crash can become a nightmare. Car insurance is mandatory for all registered vehicles in most states, but there are still many drivers who opt not to have coverage. If you’ve been hit by an uninsured motorist, you may still be…