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Bitten by a Dog? You May Be Able to Sue

Bitten by a Dog? You May Be Able to Sue

Health
Dog lovers find it hard to believe that their beloved canine could cause serious injury to another person, but statistics are clear. The number of dog bite claims increased year-over-year by 3% in 2019 to 17,802. About 20% of people bitten will need medical attention, and almost half of dog bites involve children. Rover's Bad Reputation Some breeds have a reputation for being aggressive, but any dog can bite once provoked. Characteristics that determine if a dog is likely to bite include the following: General temperament Character and personality Training Experience with having bitten before At the end of the day, whether the victim has been bitten by a pitbull or a chihuahua, often the owner is held liable for covering the victim's medical expenses, lost wages, and som...
Injury in New Port Richey? – Things to Know

Injury in New Port Richey? – Things to Know

General
If you have been injured in New Port Richey, you may be clueless. What should be your next step? What are your legal rights? How will you pay for your medical expenses? Often, there are not easy answers to these questions. Physical injuries are taxing in every way – mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. The medical expenses of an injury can be huge, and there can be many other costs that aren’t medically-related. Some injuries in New Port Richey may require some time off from their work to recover, which leads to loss of income and other benefits. Other patients may need physical therapy and special accommodations. In the worst cases, some patients may even need surgeries. The best thing you can do to protect your rights is consult with a personal injury lawyer. They...
Who Gets Coverage in Worker’s Compensation?

Who Gets Coverage in Worker’s Compensation?

Finance
Worker’s compensation can be extremely helpful to cover expenses for any work-related injuries. The benefits provided by this compensation can help you if your injury is preventing you from working and earning your wages. In order to benefit from the worker’s compensation, you should abandon the right to sue your employer. For additional information on who benefits from this coverage, the experts at Riddle and Brantley specialize in helping you understand this often-tricky subject. Coverage of Worker’s Compensation By law, any business is required to carry coverage once it has three regularly employed employees in addition to any partners, sole proprietors, LLC members, bearer of a trust or an estate executor. The worker’s compensation provides the following coverage: Medical Expenses...
Things You Should Look in an Auto Insurance Company

Things You Should Look in an Auto Insurance Company

Automobiles
You will be shocked to know that most of the auto insurance company which is present in the USA is a comprehensive one. As per a survey, it was found that almost eighty percent of the auto insurance, which is sold in the UK, was the comprehensive one. The main motive of buying insurance from the auto insurance company is that in case of an accident, they will cover you from the critical financial position. But the level of cover which you get from the insurance company depends completely on you. We will discuss now, the types of auto insurance which exists. Liability Insurance – This Insurance in the USA is also referred to as the third party insurance and is the lowest form of insurance which is offered by the auto insurance company. This is basic insurance which you can take for...