New Hampshire Man Arrested After Dog Bites Child.

Posted on January 25, 2019 by gil hoy

While dog bites have the potential to affect any demographic, young children are particularly vulnerable to such injuries. Not only are they more likely to spend their time playing with a dog, but they are more ignorant to the warning signs that the dog is feeling threatened or overwhelmed, two of the key emotional states that lead to dog bites. It is important, therefore, for parents to educate themselves on such warning signs to better protect their children from potential injury. However, it is equally important that dog owners are aware of any predisposition to biting their dogs might have, and sequester their animals accordingly to prevent an accident. In such a situation, it would be wise to contact an expert dog bite attorney at 617-787-3700.

According to a police report filed in New Hampshire state court, local Keene resident Edward Trezza has been arrested after his pit bull bit a 13 year-old girl. The girl accompanied her aunt to Trezza’s apartment. While the dog was initially friendly with the girl, it began to display warning signs such as growling, and then proceeded to bite the girl in her face. Trezza immediately put the dog in another room, but the dog got out and appeared ready to attack the girl again before Trezza and the girl’s aunt intervened.

According to reports, the dog was neither properly licensed nor up to date on its rabbies vaccine. Moreover, this was not the first time the dog had attacked another person. Officially, Trezza has been charged with a misdemeanor for having a dog that is a “nuisance or a menace.”

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a dog bite, you may be entitled to significant monetary relief. Act now and contact an expert dog bite attorney here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our Massachusetts injury attorneys today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

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Civil Tort Lawsuits Reportedly Cost California $11.6 Billion Annually.

Posted on December 9, 2018 by gil hoy

To ensure a level of citizen protection from state abuses, it is crucial that there are systems in place that hold states, cities, and towns accountable for their negligent actions. One such system is American tort law, which allows citizens to bring lawsuits against a state in cases of negligent behavior that results in some form of personal injury. However, an accumulation of lawsuits can result in extreme state expenses, which may in turn affect a state’s ability to run its public programs effectively. As such, some argue that the very system used to give citizens a measure of recourse against state abuse might end up causing more harm than it prevents. This is one reason why tort law reform in particular states is such a hot-button issue. In a situation involving personal injury, it would be wise to contact an expert personal injury attorney at 617-787-3700.

According to a new study aimed at estimating the cost of tort litigation, such litigation costs the state of California roughly $11.6 billion annually. In response to these figures, some have called for a reform of the tort law system in California. These changes would be designed to reduce the potential liability faced by the state in the case of negligence.

Exemplifying these problems is California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, which imposes harsh burdens on certain state-run manufacturers. Failure to comply with these regulations results in not only fines, but also litigation against these companies. Although just one example of the growing problem in California, litigation from this Act has already resulted in millions of dollars in fines, settlements, and judgments. While it is crucial to hold states accountable for wrongdoing, many commentators wonder if, in the long run, harsh regulatory laws that give citizens private rights of action will hurt the state.

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of the negligence of another, it may be wise to contact an expert personal injury attorney here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our Boston injury attorneys today at 617-787-3700, or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

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Factory Owner Denies Negligence After Mill Burns Down.

Posted on September 27, 2018 by gil hoy

In addition to their potential to cause injury, fires bring all sorts of legal problems into the fold. There are insurance claims to be made, and if the fire was substantial enough, it is likely that there will be an investigation to ascertain whether or not the fire was started with criminal intent, by negligent behavior, or was just a blameless accident. If a fire does break out and causes harm to you or a loved one, it would be wise to contact an expert fire injury attorney at 617-787-3700.

After Shuford Mills, located in Penrose, North Carolina, burned down last summer, Fireman’s Fund Insurance, Inc. paid over $2.5 million for raw materials, equipment, and computers that had been destroyed in the fire. Now, Firemand’s Fund is suing the owner of Shuford Mills, whose negligent behavior they claim was the proximate cause of the fire.

According to the allegations of the lawsuit, the owner of the farm did not properly maintain the sprinkler equipment, nor did he obey a Fire Marshall’s orders for constant surveillance once a defect in the system was discovered. The owner has responded by citing the fact that he submitted a report to Shuford Yarns, the company that owns the equipment desotryed in the fire, about the sprinkler system malfunctions, and was awaiting parts to fix the sprinklers when the fire occurred, and that Shuford Yarns elected to have the equipment remain in the building despite the risk due to the faulty sprinkler system. No one was injured in the fire.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a fire, you may be entitled to significant monetary relief. Act now and contact one of our expert fire accident attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our injury attorney specialists today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

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