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Driving a truck exposes you to numerous risks every day. Unfortunately, the chance you will eventually suffer an accident is high. In fact, more than 100,000 crashes involving large trucks and buses cause injuries every year. In some cases, these accidents are due to adverse driving conditions, whereas other times they are caused by equipment …

A horse can be a pricey purchase — and it’s even more expensive if you buy a horse with unexpected problems. There are a few things you can do to ensure you receive the horse you’ve paid for. 1. Never Buy a Horse Unseen It is very important to never buy a horse without seeing …

You could receive a dangerous dog complaint if your dog bites someone or attacks an animal, including another pet or livestock. The injured person or pet owner may file a complaint and ask for your dog to be declared dangerous. There is the risk you could lose your dog to an animal shelter or he …

The driver who caused the accident that injured you or a loved one may have been impaired. You may think that means he or she drank too much or was high on an illegal drug. Often that’s not the case. That other driver may have been taking a medication he or she bought at a …

All serious injuries are not equal. Many, over time, will heal. With the right treatment and rehabilitation, you can regain if not all, then most, of your function. Brain injuries are often something that may impact the rest of your life. If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in …

In nearly all personal injury lawsuits, the legal theory of negligence is used by plaintiffs (those filing lawsuits) to get compensation for their injuries from defendants (those accused of causing the accident). Personal injury law is based on state statutes and court decisions (with some exceptions), which varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but what’s needed …

There are things you can do to help your insurance claim or lawsuit. There are also things you could do that may come back and hurt you. You need to know the rules, so you won’t break them without realizing it. Don’t commit fraud Intentionally inventing an accident or inflating the harm suffered due in …

Personal injury law (still referred to as tort law in some places) lets any injured person pursue a solution via civil court and obtain damages for any losses that result from an injury caused by an accident or some other act. Basically, the injured person is ‘made whole’ via financial compensation after being hurt by …

Equine law is very diverse, but it covers all aspects of law as it relates to horses such as activities, organizations, facilities, and businesses. It can also include gaming laws, animal rights, and even issues involving horse industry workers.  The Importance of Equine Law Buyers, sellers, riders, stables, trainers, and equine associations all often seek …

Many people feel like they’re prepared for the aftermath of a car accident — at least in terms of what information and records they’ll need to gather. When it comes time to submit a claim, however, the process is anything but simple. This is especially true in cases where the car accident led to an …