Injuries

Dogs might be man's best friend, but they remain animals. This means that even the most pleasant and well-trained dog can bite if in the right circumstances. However, it is also true that some dogs are more likely to bite than others.  However, correlation is not...

When you own a pet, you have certain responsibilities under the law that help prevent injury to your pet and to other people. Since dog bites are a concern, many of the laws you must abide by help to prevent situations where a bite could occur. Laws also address...

If you have suffered injury as a result of a slip and fall accident and are seeking compensation, it is vital that you prove fault. Slip and falls need to have an element of negligence to them in order to have a successful case. Proving fault in a slip and fall...

New Jersey dog owners must keep their dog under control. It is their responsibility. This means preventing their dog from biting other people. Unfortunately, dog bite attacks still happen.  Today we will look beyond the physical injuries that occur during a bite...

According to The Spruce Pets, a dog may use a bite as a defense mechanism. Similarly, they may bite to defend their territory and any member of their pack. A mother dog may fiercely protect their puppies as well. When a person startles a dog by waking it up or...

Cat lovers across New Jersey risk getting bitten for the sake of petting a cat. But no matter if a cat is familiar or unknown, their bites can be dangerous. In fact, a cat's bite can actually be more dangerous than a dog bite in some ways. VCA takes a look at exactly...

A dog bite in New Jersey can result in tetanus in someone who has not received the vaccine or a recent booster shot. Tetanus infection results from bacteria that enter the body through an opening in the skin. According to the Cleveland Clinic, tetanus proves fatal in...

Apartment hunting in New Jersey can be lots of fun. Many people like to make a day of it, lining up several prospects in various locations and heading out with a loved one or best friend (as a second set of eyes and ears) to explore available options and create dreams...

It may have crossed your mind at one point or another that a business you frequent may need additional security. Though you may have difficulty determining when an establishment should have security guards on staff, a business may have certain characteristics that...

The use of public transit has increased substantially in the past few years, according to the American Public Transportation Association. In fact, Americans took over 10 billion trips on public transit in 2013, marking the highest number of annual trips in over five...