Job injuries can be difficult to cope with when they are severe, especially when they limit your ability to perform the type of work that you are trained to do. If a recent injury left you in a condition in which you must heal before performing some of your usual tasks at work, you deserve for your employer to make an adjustment. For instance, asking for time off might be in your best interest, but it depends on the specific type of injury that you have.
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If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident, you would do well to consider filing suit against the at-fault driver. After all, the accident has likely left you without a ride, too injured to work and dealing with the physical and emotional after-effects of the wreck. When you file suit, it puts in motion a series of events that could lead eventually to an offer to settle or a day in court.
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Most people assume a homeowner is only liable if their dogs bite people who were invited onto the property, but this isn't necessarily true. Here are two instances when a homeowner may be liable for damages if their dog bites someone who was trespassing.
The Owner Knew the Dog was Dangerous
Most of the time, a homeowner wouldn't be held liable for injuries a trespasser sustains from a dog bite as long as the homeowner provided adequate notice there is a dog on the property who may be dangerous.
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One of the scariest parts about the summer is the fear that a loved one will drown while enjoying swimming in a backyard or public pool. The chances of this happening might not be as high as you think, but there are still hundreds of deaths by drowning in pools a year. What if this happens to someone you love? Do you have a wrongful death suit you can bring against the pool?
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If you are like most drivers, you will spend your driving time sharing the highway with vehicles that are far bigger and far more menacing than your own. Traveling alongside commercial vehicles like semis and tractor trailers can definitely be intimidating, but this is a fact that drivers have to deal with everyday and unfortunately, there are a lot of accidents because of it. The key to avoiding an accident is to stay fully aware of a semi truck driver's behavior when traveling close to them, especially where distracted driving is concerned.
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