Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• Pit Bull Attacks Woman and Greyhounds

  Ryan Nute | April 13, 2007 5:13 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Cynthia Greear and her two dogs were attacked by a neighbor's pit bull in Lakewood, Washington. One of the dogs was killed and the other was badly injured.The attack continued even after neighbors intervened. The owner of the pit bull is reportedly taking full responsibility for the attack and offered to pay Ms. Greear's veterinary bill.As the recent pet food litigation suggests, compensation...

• Suicide in Thurson County Jail

  Ryan Nute | April 13, 2007 4:33 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A 48-year old man charged with attempted first-degree murder and several other crimes apparently committed suicide in the Pierce County Jail Wednesday. Reportedly he was facing life in prison under Washington's "Three Strikes" law.According to the Sheriff's office the man was not on a suicide watch and had not been a concern.Unfortunately, people in jail or in prison can easily be suicide...

• It's Michigan Dog Bite Season

  Larry Buckfire | April 13, 2007 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  A story in the Oakland Press the other day discussed the fact that the number of dog bites and animal attacks increases every Spring in Michigan. With the weather warming and more dogs outside and roaming the streets, the likelihood of attacks increases. Many dogs also escape their fenced yards and wander. Last year alone, there were over 400 dog bits reported to the Oakland County Animal...

• Dog Bites: More Dangerous Than You Think

  Rebecca Castell | April 10, 2007 10:38 AM | 0 CommentsAkron, OH

  Every year, approximately 4 million people are bitten by dogs. Most of these people are children. Aside from the physical injuries of lacerations and bruising, dog bites can cause infections and disease, especially for individuals with certain health conditions. For example, someone with a chronic disease, diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, liver dysfunction or systemic lupus can...

• Cardinal Resting After Slip & Fall

  Christina Cole | April 09, 2007 11:58 PM | 0 CommentsFlorence / Myrtle Beach, SC

  The Cardinal is recuperating at his home, recovering from a fractured femur he suffered after a slip and fall at a Northwest Side Church on Monday.The Archdiocese says the Cardinal will continue to rest and take it easy while maintaining his regular work schedule from his home, although, all of his public appearances in the immediate future will be rescheduled or postponed.A camera caught the...

• Stoves pose tipping hazard

  Barry Doyle | April 09, 2007 9:00 PM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL

  Many American homes are equipped with stoves which can tip over when weight is applied to the oven door. Retailers and manfacturers have long been aware of the hazard and have developed voluntary standards for design and installation of anti-tipping devices. However because the standards are voluntary, they are often not implemented.Many injuries have been reported with tiping stoves,...

• Dog Bite Prevention Week

  Susy Owen | April 06, 2007 4:31 PM | 0 CommentsSanta Clarita, CA

  Every parent has concerns about dog bites, whether you own a pet or not. People often unintentionally provoke an animal to bite. So, it is not surprising that children under the age of 10 years old are the most common victims of dog bites. A study published by the American Veterinary Medical Journal found that "boys aged 5 to 9 years have the highest incidence rate of dog bites and that...

• Postal Carriers Being Bitten by More Dogs

  Shannon Weidemann | April 05, 2007 12:43 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  Mail Carriers around the country are dealing with more and more dog attacks and bites. In the last 18 months alone 215 incidents involving aggressive dogs have been reported in the Sacramento District. 84 mail carriers have been bitten or attacked. April is traditionally the most dangerous time of year for postal carriers, because as the weather is generally pleasant, neither too hot or too...

• Pack of dogs mauls boy

  Barry Doyle | April 05, 2007 9:16 AM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL

  A Central Florida boy is recovering after he was mauled by a pack of three dogs, including a boxer, a rottweiler, and a pit bull. Neighbors pulled the dogs away from the boy. The owners of the dogs have turned them over to authorities.The boy sustained numerous bite wounds that may have proved fatal but for the intervention of the neighbors.This story highlights the dangers of dog packs. One...

• Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Slip and Fall, Animal (Dog) and Property (Premise Liability) Negligence

  Scott Smith | March 31, 2007 4:17 PM | 0 CommentsColumbus, OH

  What has to be shown in order to prove negligence?In order for one to prove that a defendant (at fault party), was negligent (fault) and therefore responsible for damages to you, a plaintiff (person claiming injuries and damages) must show:• the defendant had a duty to use reasonable; • the defendant breached the duty by acting unreasonably;• it was foreseeable that by acting unreasonably,...