Compared with a fall from a significant elevation, a slip-and-fall may not seem very dangerous. After all, you may only fall a couple of feet. Despite how a slip-and-fall might just seem inconvenient and embarrassing, it could actually be a serious incident. Rather...
Month: July 2021
If a dog attacks a child, who is to blame?
If a dog is not under its owner’s physical control, the owner may be held liable if their dog bites a child. California may hold the dog’s owner liable for the dog bite and resulting injuries. The owner may be held fully liable for the attack. This is different from...
If a dog chases you, should you run?
What should you do if a dog chases you? Say you’re out for a walk and the dog comes running from someone’s yard? Should you try to run away in hopes that the dog will leave you alone and return to the yard? The reality is that you typically should not run from a dog....