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What To Do After a Dog Bite

If you or somebody you love has been bitten and injured by a dog, you may be wondering what steps to take next. The reality is that most people never think about getting bitten by “man’s best friend.” Unfortunately, dog bite injuries are not uncommon in California and throughout the United States. In fact, studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shown that as many as 4.5 million people are bitten...
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How To Report a Dog Bite in California

Dog bites often result in serious injuries for those involved. Unfortunately, even though dogs are arguably the most popular pet in the United States, their jaws are very powerful, and they sometimes bite without warning. If you or somebody you love has been bitten and injured by a dog in California, there are various steps you will need to take to ensure you receive compensation. You also should report the incident to the appropriate authorities....
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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Dog Bites?

Dogs may be a person’s best friend, but the reality is that dogs can also cause significant injuries if they bite somebody. Dog bite injuries are often unexpected, and injury victims usually have no idea where they can go to secure compensation after an incident occurs. Here, we want to talk about whether or not homeowners insurance in California will cover a dog bite injury. We also want to discuss California's strict liability dog bite...
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Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Neglect?

Elder abuse is much more common than most people realize. Unfortunately, much of the elder abuse that we hear about does occur inside nursing homes. There are various types of abuse that can occur in these facilities, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, and financial abuse. However, there are times when nursing homes neglect the basic needs of their residents. Here, we want to discuss situations where it may be possible to...
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Can a Patient Be Kicked out of a Nursing Home?

If your loved one resides in a nursing home, then you will do everything you can to ensure that they are properly cared for. Across the United States, there are approximately 1.5 million people residing in nursing homes, a number that is expected to increase significantly over the next decade. However, there are various struggles that residents and their family members face when they need extended care inside these facilities. Often, this has to do...
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