Category: Personal Injuries
How A Well Trained Dog Can Save Thousands
April 19, 2017 | Adriel B. VillarrealIn the United States, dogs are the most popular choice of pet in family households, due to their companionship and loving nature. They are treated as a member of the family and some dogs even run the household. This is why many dog owners turn to training to control their dogs and create a healthy environment for the whole family to enjoy. Training your dog is not only great for making sure your four-legged friend walks nicely on the lead or doesn’t have any accidents in the house. Teaching your dog the right behavior can actually save you thousands of dollars. And we don’t mean from buying new your furniture. Unfortunately, every year in the US, there are around 4.7 million dog bites and an increasing number are on young children. Statistics even show that about 77{a0c01d20c42349884e67ff80c137866b0a9fe47aaae8f8a86a605a369ae487c3} of victims know the dog through family or friends. As such a loved member of the family, it is hard to imagine that your dog could ever do this. You may think; this doesn’t apply to me, my dog isn’t aggressive. But, the truth is that a lot of dogs that injure other people aren’t normally vicious or show no signs of aggression prior to the incident. It is possible for dogs to act of character…
Read MoreWhen Should I Give My Statement of an Auto Accident?
January 30, 2017 | Adriel B. VillarrealAuto accidents are one of the most stressful situations in this life. You car has sustained minor or major damages, you and your passengers may be injured to different levels and you have to deal with your insurance company talking to the other person or people involved in the accident. What a hassle! If you find yourself in a significant auto accident, you may need to enlist the services of a car accident attorney. As stressful as the auto accident is, there are several things to keep in mind when it comes to making your statement about the accident itself. In most cases, you will absolutely not want to make a statement about the accident to anyone without the advice of your car accident attorney. If you are approached by the police after an accident, you are required to give the officer your driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of your insurance. You may choose to make a statement, but in most states, this is not required of you. If you do choose to give the officer a brief account of what happened, keep it very short and state only the facts. After the accident, you may receive a call from the insurance adjuster for the other vehicle involved asking for a brief…
Read MoreWhat is Legal Causation in Minnesota?
January 30, 2017 | Adriel B. VillarrealIf you are involved in a personal injury case, you know how stressful the legal aspects can be. You are already experiencing the pain of the injury itself, while at the same time navigating medical bills and court dates. With a skilled personal injury attorney on your side, you’ll be able to better navigate the challenges and map out the strengths of your case. For your personal injury case, it is very important to know about what legal causation is in the state of Minnesota. Not every case is able to recover damages for the injuries sustained. This is often due to the inability to prove legal causation. Legal causation refers to extent to which the defendant knew that what he or she was doing had the likelihood of resulting in harm to the plaintiff. Legal causation is different from actual causation, which refers to the actual cause and effect of the accident itself. So, it may be determined that a defendant did cause an accident (actual cause) but was not aware of the likelihood of their actions to cause harm (legal or medical causation.) Legal causation is also different from negligence. Negligence refers to being held liable for actions not taken, like failing to provide adequate safety measures. Since Minnesota law places…
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