Tips to Fight a Construction Accident
January 14, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealA steel beam collapsing onto a group of workers on a construction project somewhere in Minnesota; a worker falling from loose scaffolding; a worker being electrocuted from a faulty piece of equipment; you’ve heard about it before, and maybe have even seen it, but it’s not going to be the last construction accident that you hear about. It Can Happen to You These types of accidents happen all the time and construction workers are at a higher risk than workers in many other fields to be seriously injured. Construction accidents can cause life altering injury and even death. You can lose your source of income and even the ability to do what you once loved to do. When you think about the working environment in a construction area, then you can begin to see the kind of dangers there are for workers. Heavy machinery, large pieces of equipment and working at high heights, there is no wonder that hard hats, harnesses and proper training are required. However, knowing the risks of the job doesn’t make a construction accident acceptable. As a matter of fact, some of these accidents are a result of the negligence of a company or individual. You can be assured that you have legal rights, no matter how dangerous your…
Read MoreHow to React to Your Child’s Dog Bite
January 10, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealAlmost everywhere you look these days, you will see a dog. They are at the park where your child plays, walking down the street where your child rides their bike and even in homes where your child plays. Small children love walking up to dogs and petting them, but while most dogs are friendly there are some that will attack. A dog bite is not always playful and, in fact, can cause serious damage. Why Dogs Attack The Center for Disease Control estimates that there are 4.7 million dog bites a year and that a majority of these bites happen to children between ages 5-9. Think about a dog’s full set of fangs and add in the fact that children have small bodies and you can see the damage that a dog bite can inflict. There are many reasons that could cause a dog to attack a person. A common reason is because the dog feels threatened. Every dog has a different background and the way they are raised and treated reflects in their demeanor. Dogs that have been abused or neglected could be scared of people and other animals. If they feel threatened by someone who is nearby, it could prompt them to attack. Another reason could be that the dog owner…
Read MoreFinding Help for Injuries – Slip and Fall Lawyers
January 7, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealIt can happen in a blink of an eye: one minute you are enjoying shopping in a quaint Minneapolis neighborhood and the next minute you are on the ground in pain. If this fall was caused by the negligence of others, you have rights that need to be protected. Without slip and fall lawyers, you may not be able to get the compensation that you deserve. What is a Slip and Fall? First of all, it is important to understand what constitutes as a slip and fall injury. This type of injury occurs when someone slips or trips and falls for a reason based on the property owner being negligent and thus allowing a dangerous condition to be present. Many of these types of injuries can happen because a company has not taken all of the steps necessary to keep their premises and customers safe. As a result, the company or property owner should be held liable for your injuries which slip and fall lawyers can then assist you with your claim. There are many circumstances that could cause slip and fall accidents including the following: Slipping on spilled liquid Tripping over an object obstructing path Tripping over broken floor or concrete Slipping or tripping in an unsafe area with no warning of…
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