It's not unusual for law enforcement officers to use dogs to help them apprehend suspects. Unfortunately, it's also not unusual for people targeted by police dogs to sustain serious—and sometimes fatal—injuries as a result of either the bite and hold technique used by these animals to immobilize individuals or more generalized attacks. If you or someone you know were injured by a K-9 unit, here's what you need to know about collecting compensation for damages and losses.
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When it comes to things that can be incredibly stressful for you and can force your business' bottom line to become a bit wonky, there are few things as damaging as a personal lawsuit injury. A personal lawsuit injury stems from when you can be held liable due to negligent behavior on your behalf. For example, if you live in a particularly cold region during the winter and do not shovel the snow and ice on your sidewalk and someone slips and falls on that region, they can take you to court via a personal injury case.
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As children flood the halls of schools for a new year of learning, it's inevitable that some type of injury will occur. If a child does get injured on school grounds, the type of injury could delay their learning, cause them to miss a lot of school, and require extensive rehabilitation. In cases like this, it's a good idea to consult a personal injury lawyer. Most lawyers will take in anyone for a free consultation meeting to see if it's worth it to move forward with the case.
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Divorce can be financially and emotionally stressful for both parties involved, regardless of the cause. Splitting from a single household into two can bring with it a number of additional costs -- and even with regular child support payments, it can be difficult to maintain the same standard of living you had before if you're the primary custodial parent. If your child's other parent becomes disabled after your divorce, what will happen to your child support agreement?
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As a patient, you trust your doctor to provide timely, accurate help for your medical issues. However, since you're not a medical professional, you often have to rely on the opinion and expertise of your doctor to know when you need help. That means if your doctor either takes too long to diagnose an issue or misses it entirely, they could be guilty of medical malpractice. Even in today's high tech medical environment, delayed diagnosis impacts a large number of people every year.
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