Increased Dog Bites During Holidays and Prevention Strategies
The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and festive celebrations. It might surprise you to know that there’s also a rise in dog bites during holidays. Let’s look at why this happens, how you can prevent dog bites, and what your legal options are if you’ve suffered a dog bite. Why Dog Bites Increase During the Holidays The spike in dog bite incidents around the holidays can be attributed to several factors: Disrupted Routines: Dogs thrive on routine, and the holidays often bring significant disruptions to their daily schedules. The presence of guests, changes in feeding and [...]
How Much is Your Truck Accident Worth?
A truck accident can have devastating consequences, leaving you physically, emotionally, and financially distressed. One question we often hear is: "How much is my truck accident worth?" Let’s look at the factors involved in determining the value of a truck accident claim to help you understand the potential compensation available. Understanding Compensation in Truck Accident Claims There are several types of compensation available following a truck accident. This can include compensation for medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages. Additionally, non-economic damage can include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Evaluating the impact of these [...]
Will Driverless Cars Make Janesville Roads Safer?
According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 38,300 people were killed in car accidents in 2015, with another 4.4 million left injured. In 2016, 18 individuals died in Janesville traffic accidents alone. Of the people who were killed last year, distracted driving behaviors were reported as the number one cause for car accidents. Transportation and research innovation expert, Peter Sweatman, explains how the increase in distracted driving incidents may be due to the fact that humans are not wired to effectively monitor tasks such as driving a car. To help address this problem, many automotive companies such as [...]
Preventing Motorcycle Accidents: Keep These Tips in Mind
All drivers on area roadways should make a conscious effort to prevent collisions from occurring in order to avoid causing injury and taking lives. For motorcycle riders who face a significantly greater likelihood of sustaining serious injuries if an accident happens, the stakes are especially high. Motorcycle injury attorney Steve Caya has represented many victims of motorcycle accidents and has seen firsthand how devastating the aftermath of a collision can be. To try to help prevent other motorcyclists from suffering the tragic fate of being injured in an accident, Attorney Caya has created a YouTube video discussing motorcycle accident prevention tips. [...]