The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens is a Lake County personal injury law firm with offices located in Antioch. Contact us today for a free consultation.
The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens is a Lake County personal injury law firm with offices located in Antioch. Contact us today for a free consultation.
The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens is a Lake County personal injury law firm with offices located in Antioch. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Dog bites are often compensated for medical, physical, and emotional damages. In most of the cases, the dog owner is responsible for the damages, hence, the owner pays for the compensations. However, in some cases, someone other than the dog owner could also be held liable for the dog bite injury. Here is a lowdown on the possibilities.
Circumstantial Criterion
The jury holds someone other than the dog owner liable for the dog bite injury if:
What is Harboring or Dog-Keeping?
Dog-keeping refers to controlling the dog while the owner is not available. The owner may hire a dog-keeper for routine services or occasionally when the owner is away. In either case, the keeper is responsible for the dog bite injury if the owner was not available at the time of the incident. Harboring means giving refuge to a dog or doing something more than providing meal to the dog. Dog-keeping is different from harboring in a way that the dog-keeper is allowed to control the activities of the dog with or without the consent of the owner.
In this case, the court will evaluate the status of the dog-caretaker. If the person is dog harborer, then the availability of the dog owner will be evaluated. Dog harborer will be held accountable if the dog owner was not available at the time of incident. If the person is a dog keeper, then the court will evaluate whether the keeper controlled the dog with the consent of the owner or not. If the owner’s permission or consent is found to be negative, then the keeper will be held liable for the dog bite injury.
18 Years Age
When the owner of the dog is less than 18 years of age, the court holds the parents of the owner liable for the dog bite injury. In some states, the court decides equal liability for the parents of the owner as it would have decided for the owner, had the owner been 18+ years of age. However, in some states, the court issues softer decisions for the parents of the dog owner, as the parents are not directly involved in the incident.
Property Owner
A neighbor, watchman, landlord, or anyone, who knew about the biting habit of the dog and allows the dog to stay in the property, will be held liable for the damage.
Bite by the Employer’s Dog
Employees can apply for worker’s compensation claim in case of a dog bite. If the employer’s dog bites a person, then chances are that the victim will apply for the worker’s compensation claim only. However, the victim may seek options for better settlement.
In damage claims, the options for increasing the settlement money are many. An advisor can guide you about the possible options that you have.
Contact Robert T. Edens, P.C. at 847-395-2200 or online today for scheduling a free consultation or discussing your auto accident settlement needs.
The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens is a Lake County personal injury law firm with offices located in Antioch. Contact us today for a free consultation.
The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens is a Lake County personal injury law firm with offices located in Antioch. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition experienced by individuals who have witnessed a traumatic event. If such an event has occurred at your workplace while performing your job duties, you may receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover for your PTSD condition.
It is essential that you immediately seek medical attention if you think you might have PTSD symptoms. Such a mental health condition should not be taken lightly, because it can as serious as a physical injury, and it should be addressed in a timely manner. If you wait for the symptoms of anxiety and stress to become more apparent or worse, your treatment will probably take longer, and it may also become difficult for you to file for a workers’ compensation claim.
Situations Causing PTSD at Work
There are several professions where individuals are exposed to events on a daily basis that can leave traumatic effects on the brain, such as emergency medical technicians, firefighters, police officers, and several others. Aside from these, some examples of situations where employees can develop PTSD are:
Such situations and many others can result in symptoms of PTSD, which may affect their performance at the workplace, as well as their personal life. In some cases, symptoms don’t surface until weeks or months after the traumatic event. Unfortunately, more than a quarter of the PTSD cases involve delayed expression of symptoms, and winning the workers’ compensation claims in such cases can be difficult.
The Symptoms of PTSD
Since every person responds to a traumatic situation differently, post-traumatic stress disorder may yield a wide variety of symptoms, which may vary from situation to situation. The following are some common mental or emotional symptoms found in the victims of PTSD:
Aside from the psychological effects, some people also suffer from physical symptoms, including:
Regardless of the severity of PTSD, workers’ compensation laws allow you to receive certain benefits. However, in cases where the impact of PTSD is detrimental and more severe, you may be eligible to receive more benefits.
Filing a Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you have witnessed a traumatic event at your workplace and think you are experiencing some of the above symptoms, you should talk to your employer and doctor immediately. You need to act promptly because there are strict deadlines for reporting work-related conditions, and delaying can jeopardize your right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Your employer will provide you with forms to file for workers’ compensation claim after consulting your situation with the doctor.
Under Illinois law, you are eligible for getting workers’ compensation benefits for PTSD experienced from a workplace accident. If your employer is depriving you of your rights, you should talk to an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to file your claim and fight on your behalf. Contact the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. at (847) 395-2200 or online today to schedule your initial consultation.
The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens is a Lake County personal injury law firm with offices located in Antioch. Contact us today for a free consultation.
A Public Health Reports’ study has revealed that marijuana, prescription drugs, and a combination of over-the-counter drugs are increasingly being found in the blood of victims of fatal traffic accidents in the United States. Misuse of prescription drugs can result in impairing a driver, the effects of which are somewhat similar to driving after drinking alcohol. Driving under such a condition puts driver and passengers, as well as other people sharing the road at high risk.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), about 10 million people in the United Sates have been reported driving under the influence of prescription drugs and alcohol in 2014. The survey findings indicate that men are more likely to drive drugged than women, and the percentage is the highest in the age bracket of 18 and 25. It is of paramount importance that driving after taking prescription and non-prescription drugs is stopped and more emphasis is put on educating people about its dangers.
Drugs that Make Driving Dangerous
Depending on the nature, different types of drugs have varying affects on the brain. While doctors mostly prescribe taking a single pill or tablet at a time, sometime people increase dosage on their own thinking it will provide them relief in less time.
One of the most commonly found drugs in car crashes is medical marijuana. It is known to slow reaction time, decrease coordination, and impair judgment of distance. Moreover, tests have shown that marijuana usage decreases attentiveness, diminishes the ability to draw information from surroundings, and sometimes causes hallucinations. All these signs make driving under the influence of drugs like medical marijuana highly dangerous.
Some prescription drugs that can negatively affect a driver include:
* Benzodiazepines
* Opioid pain relievers
* Prescription painkillers
* Hallucinogens
* ADHD drugs
* Antidepressants
* Stimulants
You should ask your doctor whether it is safe to drive after taking the drugs they have prescribed to ensure your safety.
Steps for Preventing Drugged Driving
Several public health professionals have developed social strategies to prevent people from getting behind the wheel under the influence of medical marijuana or prescription drugs. Some safety steps people can take are:
* Appointing a designated driver
* Offering to be a designated driver
* Booking a ride to and from your destination, such as Uber, or asking a friend to do it for you
* Spreading awareness of the risks of drugged driving among friends and family
If you have been instructed by your doctor or it is labeled on the bottle of your prescription medication to not to operate a vehicle under any circumstance, it is imperative you observe the warning for the sake of your own and others’ safety.
At the end of the day, it is in your hands whether to drive under the influence of any sort of drug. While you may be a responsible individual and will not drive under an impaired condition, other drivers sharing the road may not be as careful, and their negligence may result in an accident. If you find yourself as a victim in such a situation, you can file a personal injury claim against the responsible party. Contact the Law Offices of Robert T. Edens, P.C. at (847) 395-2200 or online today to schedule your initial consultation.
The Law Offices of Robert T. Edens is a Lake County personal injury law firm with offices located in Antioch. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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