One of the most important duties that comes with being a responsible dog owner is giving your dog adequate exercise and teaching the importance of social skills to help in preventing aggressive behavior. In addition to walks, providing toys that challenge and develop your dog’s intelligence will keep your dog occupied, even when you can’t be […]
“If I’ve been injured in a car accident, do I have the right to sue?” At Friedl Richardson, we get asked this question a lot. The simple answer to that question is yes. Because the state of Arizona operates by tort when it comes to auto insurance, rather than “no-fault” insurance, those involved in car […]
90 percent of U.S. nursing homes do not have enough staff to provide adequate care. Further, the National Center on Elder Abuse states that while 58 percent of suspected elder abuse cases were categorized as “neglect” cases, the remaining 42 percent involved serious physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. What Constitutes Nursing Home Abuse? The […]
Introducing your new baby to the family dog can be a stressful time for both your family and your dog. There are many important steps with socializing your dog before and after you bring your new baby home. Doggone Safe offers some excellent tips to help acclimate your dog to this big change. First, begin […]
Bottom line, dog socialization saves lives. Behavioral problems are the number one reason for euthanizations and shelter overpopulation. However, most behavior problems can be avoided if dog owners focus on training and early socialization. Well-socialized puppies rarely grow into dangerous adult dogs. So, why not practice prevention before there is a problem? What does Socializing […]
Medical negligence occurs frequently in Phoenix, as well as throughout the United States. It often goes unreported because the patient or his or her family doesn’t understand what constitutes medical negligence and medical malpractice. Medical negligence is related to medical malpractice, but isn’t the exact same thing. In its simplest form, medical negligence is a […]
Before you and your family head to one of the many lakes in Arizona, remember that drinking and boating is no different than drinking and driving. Everyone is aware of DUIs, but are you knowledgeable when it comes to OUIs? Operating under the influence, also known as OUI, can have severe consequences. Arizona’s OUI laws […]
Medical mistakes leading to malpractice lawsuits happen every day in doctor’s offices and hospitals around the world. Unfortunately, some of the cases lead to more serious consequences, including wrongful death. Here are some of the more well-known examples of medical malpractice. 1) Anesthesia Mistake Medical malpractice occurs often in surgeries, including using too much or […]
What Medical Mistakes are likely to cause a Medical Malpractice lawsuit? National Public Radio (NPR) has reported some staggering statistics about medical mistakes: In 1999, it was determined that 98,000 people a year die from medical mistakes, according to the Institute of Medicine. In 2010, 180,000 patients had a wrongful death from mistakes in Medicare alone, according […]
Most of us have experienced the embarrassment of slipping and falling, hoping that no one witnessed. Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room every year. National Safety Council People often slip and fall due to unforeseen tripping or […]
