Every year, over 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs. And one in five dog bites require medical attention. With these alarming statistics in mind, many people are wondering what to do if their child is the victim of a dog bite.

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Many people are probably familiar with the highly publicized big truck crash involving Tracy Morgan, an actor & comedian famous for his roles on SNL and 30 Rock. On June 7th, a Walmart truck crashed into a limo carrying Morgan and several friends. Morgan and several of the passengers were critically injured and one of the men in the car was killed. After the crash, concerns about semi-truck accidents have come to the forefront of public debate.

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The unexpected death of a loved one can be one of the most life altering and painful experienced of a person’s life. According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory, death of a spouse and death of a close relative are two of the top 5 most stressful life events for the average person. And when the death was wrongful, when it was caused by someone else’s negligence it can be especially traumatic for those who are left behind.

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Our government has a Social Security Disability program designed to assist individuals who are unable to work due to physical or mental limitations. However, the application process for SSD is complicated and a majority of applications are initially denied. This is where an experienced SSD lawyer can come in handy.

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Worker’s compensation is a crucial part of our legal system today. But it is also a complex one, that is often confusing to many people.

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Insurance policies specifically designed for outdoor and active lifestyle activities are so important. However, these policies are a part of the insurance world that a lot of people are unaware of.

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TBIs can result from sports injuries, vehicle accidents, explosions in active military zones, falls, and much more. Traumatic brain injuries can affect people in the same way that other types of injuries can: victims are often unable to work and face mounting medical bills. However, because the brain is such a complex organ that doctors still have a limited understanding of, traumatic brain injuries are a very complex topic.

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On TV, lawyers are often portrayed as self-serving, greedy “ambulance chasers,” looking to take advantage of bad situations. The legal system is frequently depicted as an ineffective and outdated structure, overwhelmed by frivolous lawsuits. However, more often than not, these portrayals don’t represent the truth.

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Every year, millions of dollars of life insurance claims go uncollected. Oftentimes this is because beneficiaries are unaware of the policies. Additionally, many companies don’t go out of their way to track down beneficiaries after a policyholder dies.

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According to the CDC, every day over 9 people are killed and over 1,000 people are injured in crashes involving a distracted driver.

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Every year, over 10,000 people die in drunk driving accidents in the United States. That’s an average of about 1 person per hour. And hundreds of thousands of others are injured in alcohol-related car accidents. Annually, the monetary cost of DWI car crashes rings up to a staggering $37 billion. Similar, other controlled substances, such as illegal drugs, are a factor in almost 18% of car drivers deaths.

We have come a long way since the first drunk driving laws were established as early as 1907. But clearly, drunk and impaired driving is still a major issue affecting our country today and it requires discussion.

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David Daggett speaks about Cyber Bullying: “Cyber bullying is causing problems for today’s teens. Over 43 percent of teens say they have been cyber bullied, and one in four have had it happen more than once. It is becoming easier for teens to bully each other online with the heavy use of cell phones and […]

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