If you slip and sprain your ankle on an unsafe floor in a market, do you know the procedures for getting compensated for your injuries? What if you’re at a movie theater and you trip on uneven carpet or a loose stair — and the theater’s owner says it’s your fault and is not responsible for your injuries? “Slip and fall” accidents are common, with over one million people suffering injuries from such accidents every year. Slip and falls are the number one accident in stores, hotels, restaurants, … [Read more...]

People who have been in a car accident should seek legal help as soon after the incident as possible. There are several reasons for this. One is that the more time passes after an accident, the harder it can be to find and interview witnesses, obtain evidence and gather important facts about the accident. Another reason for seeking legal help quickly is that there are deadlines (called "statutes of limitations") for making accident claims. As a recent case shows, if you wait too long and make … [Read more...]

If you are hurt on the job or suffer a job-related illness, you are entitled to receive money under workers’ compensation laws. These laws, which exist in every state, let workers recover money from their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier for different kinds of damages, including medical bills and compensation for partial or total disability. Workers’ compensation system is a “no fault” system, meaning the injured worker does not have to prove the employer was at fault. Workers’ … [Read more...]

Among the difficult questions facing separating or divorcing parents are who will have custody of the children and what visitation rights will be given to the spouse without custody. Here are some basics about child custody and visitation rights that can help resolve these questions. Child Custody Child custody decisions are made by a judge. But if the parents agree on who gets custody, the judge usually accepts their choice. If the parents cannot agree, the judge decides. The judge bases his … [Read more...]

Watching out for dogs that bite is good advice for pet owners and animal lovers alike. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but anyone who has been bitten will agree that the bite is worse than the bark. While there are many sayings about dogs and their owners, once a bite occurs, the law too has something to say — about responsibility for the injury, and damages. A Leading Cause of Injuries Dog bites are very common — each year nearly five million Americans are bitten by dogs, with over half the … [Read more...]