Being attacked by a dog is traumatic, but it might not compare to what you'll face during the upcoming days. Depending on the severity and location of the bite, there's a chance that you're going to need extensive medical care.For this reason, it's imperative that...
San Mateo Personal Injury Law Blog
How often do fatalities result from intersection collisions?
If you think about the one thing that your parents taught you as you started to gain independence as a child, it was probably to look both ways when crossing the street. Many of us had our parents tell us that because they knew all-too-well just how dangerous...
What factors make parks unsafe?
Parks are great places to play and get in physical activity; however, they can also be very dangerous. Many parks, especially in older neighborhoods, were built quite some time ago. Their infrastructure may have become compromised over time, and parts of them may have...
Drunk driving and speeding aren’t a safe combination
Drinking and driving isn't ever a good idea because there's an increased risk of an accident occurring. Unfortunately, some individuals think that they can do this safely. A recent case in San Mateo County highlights just how wrong things can go when a person drives...
Can animal bites result in an amputation?
Being bitten by an animal can be very traumatic; it can also potentially be life-threatening or life-altering. An amputation is a real possibility that you may face depending on the severity of your wounds.Capnocytophaga is a type of bacteria often found in the mouths...
What to do if you’re seriously injured in a car accident
Some car accidents are nothing more than minor fender benders in which all parties involved are able to walk away from the scene without injuries.Conversely, there are also car accidents that result in serious injury, including but not limited to broken bones,...
How do insurance companies quantify pain and suffering?
When a person gets injured as a result of a car accident, the pain and suffering that they may be afflicted with tends to vary by the individual and severity of the accident. Insurance company adjusters use a multiplier method to account for this. It allows them to...
How can lawsuits help people injured in public spaces?
If a business is welcoming you inside, they owe you more than a hello. Public spaces need to be safely accessible to the public, and the details of what "safety" means have changed over the years. For the most part, store owners and others are expected to keep pace...
Workplace injuries can now happen in the home
You may be reading this while you take a quick break from work. You may also be reading this at home while you're in sweatpants before you rummage through the fridge. Maybe you're doing both, because of a long trend that has recently become the norm.Working from home...
How does someone contract rabies?
One of the biggest fears that humans have when interacting with animals is contracting a potentially deadly disease such as rabies from them. This medical condition can result in serious neurological problems and even result in an individual's death. Rabies can be...
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