Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• Pit Bull Viciously Attacks Roswell Woman

  M. Brandon Smith | June 22, 2007 1:23 PM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  If you have watched the news in Georgia for more than a few days, it will probably come as no surprise to you that dog bites and dog attacks are on a dramatic rise in our great state. The most recent illustration of this rise is shown in a pit bull attack on a Roswell woman that occurred earlier today. The woman was reportedly walking down her side walk when a pit bull broke away from its owner...

• Outdoor Recreation and Injuries

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 9:03 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  14-year-old Girl Rescued from Chittenango Falls Gorge. This story represents the hazzards that lurk when we enjoy the outdoors. Be careful and appreciate the dangers of nature.When in large groups make sure everyone knows the general safety rules and what to do if there is a fall.For mor information on this subject matter, please see our section on Premises Liability.

• Outdoor Recreation and Injuries

  Joe Stanley | June 21, 2007 8:59 AM | 0 CommentsSyracuse, NY

  14-year-old Girl Rescued from Chittenango Falls Gorge. This story represents the hazzards that lurk when we enjoy the outdoors. Be careful and appreciate the dangers of nature.When in large groups make sure everyone knows the general safety rules and what to do if there is a fall.

• 1-year-old Dog(s) Kills Owner

  Susy Owen | June 20, 2007 12:37 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  This story is a lesson on many levels, one of which is "do not ignore your instincts." Phyllis G. Carroll was a 63-year-old woman who owned two 1-year-old dogs. The two black chow mix dogs were from the same litter, one male and one female. They were kept outside in the yard behind Carroll's house. Friends say she had grown increasingly afraid of the aggressive dogs. It is a that point a dog...

• 2 Year Old Boy Critically Injured in Pool Accident

  James Sabatini | June 18, 2007 3:02 PM | 0 CommentsHartford, CT

  A 2-year-old boy remained in critical condition this morning after he was found Sunday at the bottom of a pool during a family party, police said. Antonio Capetillo of Hartford was attending a birthday party with his family on Elm Street in East Hartford when he went through an unlocked gate surrounding an above-ground swimming pool and fell into the water. The police continue to investigate...

• Accidents and Insurance Companies

  Joe Stanley | June 18, 2007 2:33 PM | 0 CommentsNorthern New York, NY

  Do not assume your insurance company has your best interest at heart. If you are involved in any type of vehicle crash or suffer any serious personal injury you must beware in pursuing your legal rights. In The Growing Problem of Insurance Underpayment, by Todd A. Smith & Shoshana T. Bookson, the authors discuss the difficulty an average citizen has in pursuing a claim and in being assured they...

• Stop The Dog Bite Madness - 4.7M Dog Bites A Year Far Too Many

  Mike Ferrara | June 17, 2007 11:30 PM | 4 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are 4.7 million dog bites a year, 800,000 of which require medical attention. That is 2191 bites a day. Every day. Of these, half involve kids. Of the children bitten, two thirds between the ages 5 and 9 are bitten in the head and neck. There are 386,000 bites that require trips to the ER and a dozen die each year. ...

• Relay for Life Sued for Slip and Fall Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | June 16, 2007 10:00 PM | 1 CommentColorado Springs, CO

  The American Cancer Society hosts "Relay for Life" fundraising events around the country. A woman who fell at an event in Madison County has filed a premises liability lawsuit. She is suing the ACS, the city the event was held at, and the school district. She is asking for $50,000 in damages. She claims the defendants failed to provide proper lighting at the entrance of the ladies...

• Infant attacked by rottweiler

  Barry Doyle | June 16, 2007 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL

  An 18 month old Indianapolis child is recovering after being attacked by a neighbor's rottweiler. The dog ran out of the house and grabbed the boy out of his stroller by the leg, grabbing onto the leg, and shaking the boy violently. The dog finally released the child after being beaten by a police officer who arrived on the scene.The child suffered bite wounds to his leg.Rottweilers are among...

• Judge Bork Files Slip and Fall Lawsuit

  James Sabatini | June 15, 2007 11:24 PM | 0 CommentsHartford, CT

  Judge Robert Bork, former Supreme Court nominee, has filed a personal injury lawsuit, alleging that he injured himself as a result of a slip and fall accident at the Yale Club last year. He seeks compensatory and punitive damages. This lawsuit is noteworthy because Judge Bork has written on many subjects, including the need for tort reform. The plaintiff's tort bar and personal injury...