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What To Do Legally, If A Dog Bites You?
When a dog bites, take immediate steps to ensure your safety. Get away from the dog and seek immediate medical help. If the attack is ongoing or your injuries are severe, call 911. If your injuries do not require emergency care, you should still seek medical attention as soon as possible to protect your health […]
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How Much Can You Get For A Dog Bite?
Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans need medical treatment for dog bites. Children, seniors, and people in certain professions, such as meter readers and mail carriers, are particularly at risk. A 2019 study by the Insurance Information Institute found the average cost of a dog bite claim in Utah was $34,548. That said, each case is unique, […]
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How Bad Does A Dog Bite Have To Be To Sue?
No one wants to experience the trauma of a dog bite. Unfortunately, these incidents happen more often than we realize. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 4.5 million people in the United States experience dog bites annually. Dog bites can occur at any time and in any place, whether it is a pet or […]
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Can You Sue A Hospital For Emotional Distress?
Sustaining injuries in a serious accident or facing a difficult medical diagnosis can be challenging physically and taxing mentally. Sadly, there were 139.8 million emergency department visits in the US in 2021. These resulted in 18.3 million people being admitted to the hospital. Such patients have the right to expect competent and thorough care when they are […]
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What Are The Main Causes Of Death And Injuries On Scaffolds?
On many construction sites, scaffolds are a common sight. These temporary structures are essential for a number of jobs to be completed safely. However, in some cases, the use (or misuse) of scaffolding poses a high risk of injury or death. Over the past few years, Utah has seen a number of scaffold incidents that […]