You May Still Be Liable If Your Dog Bites A Trespasser

As a dog owner, you probably know how important it is to keep your pet contained so the animal doesn't get loose and cause problems in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, those problems can land right on your doorstep, especially if there are children in the neighborhood. Even if someone trespasses on your property, you could still be held liable if your dog bites the individual. Implied Invitation A trespasser is defined as someone who enters your property without your permission. Read More 

Divorce And Your Pets: Tips For Creating A Custody Agreement For Your Furry Friends

With nearly 75 percent of households across the country owning pets, it's no surprise that sometimes, these furry family members find themselves caught in the midst of a divorce. Although child custody is a standard consideration when it comes to divorce, settling pet custody isn't always as easy. If you're facing a divorce and wondering what to do about your family pets, you're going to want to work with a family law attorney from a firm like Thomas & Associates, PC to work things out within the boundaries of the law. Read More 

What Is Transvaginal Mesh And Why Does It Keep Injuring People

Have you been injured by a transvaginal mesh product? You're far from alone. Tens of thousands of women have experienced injuries from these products over the past decade. Many of these injuries are permanent and affect the quality of life of both the woman and her spouse. There is a reason you see all of those television commercials encouraging you to hire a personal injury attorney for transvaginal mesh injuries. Surgical mesh was approved for vaginal use by the FDA in 2002, without any long-term studies on its safety being done. Read More 

Curbing Road Rage Against Cyclists

ThePedestrian and Bicycle Information Center reports that more than 700 people die each year in a bicycling accident. Unfortunately many of those deaths and injuries caused to cyclists are the result of encounters with angry motorists. People driving cars may get angry at cyclists because they perceive them as being in the way and purposely causing backups in traffic. Whether or not their reasons are valid, angry motorists are dangerous to cyclists. Read More 

“He Just Wasn’t Into ‘Frozen’” And Other Weird Reasons For Divorce

Many couples get divorced for justifiable reasons such as adultery or domestic abuse issues. However, a small percentage of people get divorced for reasons that defy belief, logic, or both. Here are a few cases where spouses decided they couldn't stay together for reasons that are stranger than fiction. Elsa the Home Wrecker When Disney's Frozen was released in November 2013, it was well received, going on to earn $1.3 billion worldwide in box office receipts alone. Read More