Handy Law advice on how to defend yourself against an animal attack.
Consider this scenario for a moment. You are walking home, after a long day’s work when you notice that on the sidewalk is a dog walking toward you weirdly, baring it’s teeth. You begin to back away, and then run. BAM! The dog chases you, knocking you to the floor. What do you do?In...
read more
Vehicle Recalls And Personal Injury
Vehicle recalls can happen to a number of products in a car at anytime: airbags, seat belts, windshields, etc. Usually a company will make a public announcement of what product is being recalled. Those who own a recalled product should check with their dealer or car manufacturer. If you end up being injured by...
read more
Pregnancy And Car Accidents
So it’s your first baby and you are so nervous and so excited for the new experience. However in your day-to-day routine you are driving and are rear ended.Your first thoughts go to the safety of your unborn child. Here are some things to keep in mind as you are coming out of the...
read more
Taxes on Personal Injury
Getting in an accident is never expected and can cause claims where personal injury compensation is given. With this money given it is important to keep in mind Uncle Sam and the IRS.Taxes are due on April 15th, with that in mind it is important to know what is taxable from your personal injury...
read more
Mcdonald’S Hot Coffee Case: The Facts
The New York Times published a great article on Oct. 21, 2013 telling the true story of the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case. The article also has a 12 minute video that recaps the story of the plaintiff in the case, Stella Liebeck. It’s worth watching.The McDonald’s Hot Coffee case is widely misunderstood. At the...
read more