5 Year Old Girl Seriously Injured by Dog Attack

A 5 year old girl was tragically seriously injured when she was attacked by a dog while at a farm.  The dog had a prior history of attacks and had been declared a "Dangerous Dog" under Pennsylvania Law.  3 P.S. § 502-A required that the dog be confined or muzzled on a leash.

November Library Items: A Focus On Slip And Fall Accidents in Pennsylvania

Slip and falls happen every day, all over the country, to people of all ages and in all occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Safety Council, slips and falls are second most common cause of accidental injury and death, next to car accidents, and over one million Americans slip and fall each year. All in all, 17,000 people in the United States die from a slip or fall each year.

This month, we took a closer look at how you can prevent slips and fall - especially for those over 65 - as well as how to determine who was at fault in regards to your slip and fall incident. Although we only discuss general guidelines of how to approach slip and fall cases, this information ship be helpful in your decision to contact an attorney to discuss your possible case.

• Was Carelessness A Factor In Your Pennsylvania Slip And Fall?
• Who Is At Fault For My Slip And Fall Injury?
• Pennsylvania Elderly Slip and Fall Prevent Tips