You often hear of drunk driving accidents and are probably familiar with reading about the victims on both sides of the law. Those physically injured or killed are mourned, their lives cut tragically short after committing no crime, simply being in the wrong place at...
Month: July 2016
When the dog bites
On Behalf of Lieberman, Ryan & Forrest, L.L.C. | Jul 24, 2016 | Animal Bites
Attacks by a vicious animal can be utterly terrifying. Beyond the physical damage, which can be substantial and can range from broken skin to death, is the emotional and psychological trauma, the embarrassment, lost wages, medical costs and hospital bills. If you have...
Removing insult from injury
On Behalf of Lieberman, Ryan & Forrest, L.L.C. | Jul 17, 2016 | Premises Liability
When you have been hurt on the job, the very thing you looked to in order to provide for your family becomes the very thing that stands to become your family's detriment. When you have been injured in an automobile accident by a recklessly negligent driver, you may...
The potential cost of avoiding tragedy
On Behalf of Lieberman, Ryan & Forrest, L.L.C. | Jul 15, 2016 | Workers' Compensation
During this past Fourth of July weekend, people across the country attended state and county fairs, munched on grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and watched in awe as fireworks lit up the night sky. What many people may not have heard were the sounds of emergency sirens...
How do I prove fault in a slip-and-fall accident?
On Behalf of Lieberman, Ryan & Forrest, L.L.C. | Jul 8, 2016 | Premises Liability
When we enter a store or a commercial property, we have a certain expectation that the owner has done everything in his or her power to keep the premises safe from hazards. If there's snow, walkways should be salted. If there's a spill, it signs should be put up and...
New rule may reduce drug and alcohol related truck accidents
On Behalf of Lieberman, Ryan & Forrest, L.L.C. | Jul 7, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Since the 1990s, drivers of commercial trucks have been subject to drug and alcohol testing. However, privacy protections existed, limiting the release of and access to drivers' drug and alcohol testing results. Now, in an effort to improve both reporting and safety,...
Dog bite injuries and how to deal with them
On Behalf of Lieberman, Ryan & Forrest, L.L.C. | Jul 5, 2016 | Animal Bites
Dog bites are relatively common in the United States. Around 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treating dog bites is a complicated procedure, which leads to extensive medical bills. Dog...
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