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January 12, 2024
4 Ways Dog Owners Can Help Prevent Dangerous Attacks or Bites on Pedestrians
Dog owners can follow different steps to try preventing their pets from biting or attacking others. Dog owners represent a large percentage of households with a pet in the US. Studies estimate 38.4 percent of all households have a pet dog. Walking around Los Angeles, it’s undeniable to see dog owners with their four-legged companions. From parks or even grocery stores, dog owners love bringing their pets with them around town. Whi...
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December 20, 2023
Personal Injuries on Christmas – 3 Dangerous Accidents this Holiday Season
Protect yourself and others this Christmas from personal injuries. Christmas lights, carolers and busy malls are always signs of the holiday season. While Christmas is normally reserved for rest and time with family, personal injuries can still happen. A personal injury occurs when someone is injured due to the negligence of another party. The injury may be from another person, a business, etc. There are a large number of persona...
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December 8, 2023
What if Someone’s Dog Bites Me on Their Property in California? How Civil Code 3342 Defines Who is Liable After an Attack
Recent studies show over 8,000 dogs getting adopted in Los Angeles. While canines can make great companions, dog bites can also happen when least expected. The US Post Office reported California led the way with the most dog bites on postal workers in 2021. There were 787 attacks, and that’s just on the employees delivering mail! While dog bites often happen on sidewalks when approaching stranger’s dogs, they can also happen on anoth...
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December 1, 2023
4 Common Mistakes Following a Dog Attack in Southern California
An assault by a dog can be terrifying, but it’s important to avoid common mistakes following a dog attack. Certain mistakes following a dog attack could lead to further complications, or even jeopardize a personal injury case. According to the World Animal Organization, dogs are the third-deadliest animal in the world, trailing only mosquitoes and snakes. While we often think of our four-legged friends as being cuddly companions, th...
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October 19, 2023
California Leash Law – 3 Huge Reasons it Helps Prevent Dog Attacks
The California leash law was most recently altered in 2016. The California leash law aims to help control loose dogs and reduce the risk for a dog bite injury. According to Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control, the California leash law (code 10.32.010) “prohibits dogs from running at large on any public street, park or other public areas or upon private property other than that of the dog owner”. Furthermore, the California le...
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September 18, 2023
4 Frequent Foot and Ankle Injuries and the Danger they Present
Foot and ankle injuries might vary from a minor sprain to broken bones. Foot and ankle injuries can leave victims incapacitated for an extended period of time. Both of your feet are made up of: 26 bones 30 joints Over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments The human foot is literally used to stand on, helping with balance and support. Your ankle is a joint that connects your foot to your leg. The human ankle is made up of: ...
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July 10, 2023
5 Common Questions Asked of Personal Injury Lawyers – Best Questions for Potential Clients
Personal Injury Lawyers work on a wide variety of cases. Generally, personal injury lawyers help accident victims. This can range from serious head injuries following a car accident to a broken arm following a slip and fall at a gym. After a personal injury, it’s important to find the right lawyer to represent you in your case. A great lawyer can be like a teammate or ally, helping you along the way. When searching for the right f...
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July 5, 2023
Why Won’t a Personal Injury Lawyer Take My Case? 5 Big Reasons You Were Probably Turned Away
A personal injury lawyer helps injury victims with a case. A personal injury lawyer’s practice is generally centered around helping victims who suffer injuries after an accident. From a fall due to wet floors at a grocery store in Woodland Hills to a pedestrian struck by a driver at an intersection in Burbank, personal injuries happen on a seemingly daily basis around Los Angeles. There are many factors that can affect how successful...
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March 13, 2023
Dog Bite Rates by Breed – 5 Tips That May Increase Your Safety From Attacks
Dog bite rates may be higher for some breeds than others, but a dog can attack at any time. Dog bite rates can increase with a large number of pet dogs. Over 38 percent of all households in the US have a pet dog, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. There are a plethora of dogs across LA. According to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center, there were over 3,000 dogs adopted at Los Angeles care centers in 2022. ...
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