Injuries

An accident at work in California can leave you unable to perform your job for the foreseeable future. Facing the uncertainty of having no steady income while you recover, you may have concerns of financial hardship. Knowing some of your options to replace lost income...

Did you sustain injuries through no fault of your own? If so, you may receive compensation for damages, including lost wages, even if you are self-employed. According to the California Legislature, individuals are legally bound to abstain from injuring another person...

Dog bites can pose a health hazard for numerous reasons. Of course, the bite itself might cause damage since a dog's mouth has many sharp teeth and they tend to shake after locking down hard on a victim. But infection from bacteria living within the dog's mouth can...

When you suffer an injury that removes you from the workforce, you may wonder how to address your circumstances with your employer. Keeping them in the loop may reduce the repercussions of your time away. Regardless of whether or not your injury happened at work, you...

California residents have a duty to watch their dogs and keep them from biting and injuring others. However, sometimes, pet owners neglect to take adequate care to prevent dog bites. When they do occur, they have the potential to lead to serious, potentially...

Despite the fact that dogs act as man's faithful companions, the truth of the matter is, no one can ever hold 100 percent certainty that their dog will never bite another person. Sometimes, state laws take this uncertainty into account. When they do, it is the "one...

Pets in general and dogs, in particular, provide joy and companionship to owners throughout the world. While having a pet entails a fair amount of responsibility, the experience is positive enough that more and more people in the U.S. have pets than ever before. This...

Dogs earned a reputation as man’s best friend, but they can quickly become your worst enemy. When dogs become aggressive, they may attack children and even their owners. Any dog can pose a threat to you and your family, but larger dog breeds and those traditionally...

Working in construction means taking certain risks, but you probably do your best to stay safe on the job. If your employer hires a professional outside company to install, erect and remove scaffolding for your major construction projects, you may feel grateful to...

You’re a friendly sort and you love animals in general, so it’s second nature for you to want to pet every dog you see. When you were outside your favorite coffee shop, you noticed a pretty little bull terrier sitting with their owner. You asked if you could pet the...