It is not surprising that unfortunate events can happen to unsuspecting people. A distracted driver could run a red light and total your car. A vicious dog could get loose and attack a jogger. Or a careless employee could leave a puddle of mop water near a store entrance, causing someone to slip and hit their head. When situations like…
The portrayal of personal injury attorneys and the legal process in television shows and movies is, surprisingly, not usually accurate. Unfortunately, cases are not resolved in just under an hour and trials are not as entertaining as the Thursday night lineup suggests.
A car accident, a bad fall, or a physical injury from some other occurrence can seriously change your life. In cases where a personal injury occurred because of someone else’s carelessness, the injured person frequently experiences financial challenges arising from medical expenses and time away from work. Personal injury also causes pain, suffering, and emotional distress that may linger…
Civil Liability for Sexual Assault On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 a jury held a business responsible for its obligation to protect members of the public whom they solicit onto their property. In the case of Wahlstrom v. JPA 1 Management Co. and JPA Management Co., the jury found that the business owner was liable for the “foreseeable criminal acts on their premises”…
Whether dog bites are covered by homeowner’s insurance is a question often asked. The answer is usually, yes. There are, however, numerous exceptions. In one recent personal injury case, the New Hampshire Supreme Court addressed an important one considering whether, in fact, the dog’s owner was a “resident” for purposes of homeowners insurance.