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Not every dog bite is predictable, but many can be prevented with the right precautions.Always supervise children around...
07/28/2026

Not every dog bite is predictable, but many can be prevented with the right precautions.

Always supervise children around pets. Teach kids to ask permission before petting a dog. Pay attention to signs that a dog may be uncomfortable, such as turning away, licking its lips, yawning, or trying to create distance.

These small steps can make a real difference.

Read more from Thomas & Wickenheiser: https://thomaswicklaw.com/doctors-warn-of-rising-dog-bite-risks/

A signed camp waiver does not always mean parents are out of options. If a child is seriously injured because a camp fai...
07/22/2026

A signed camp waiver does not always mean parents are out of options. If a child is seriously injured because a camp failed to supervise, ignored a safety rule, delayed medical care, or allowed a dangerous condition to continue, the situation may deserve a closer look.

This article explains what parents should know before accepting the camp’s explanation. Read more: https://thomaswicklaw.com/summer-camp-injuries-what-parents-should-know/

A dog bite can be more than a painful moment.For some families, it can mean emergency treatment, scarring, infection ris...
07/20/2026

A dog bite can be more than a painful moment.

For some families, it can mean emergency treatment, scarring, infection risk, emotional trauma, or long-term medical care, especially when a child is injured.

As families spend more time outdoors this season, it is important to understand the risks and know what steps may help prevent serious injuries.

Read the article: https://thomaswicklaw.com/doctors-warn-of-rising-dog-bite-risks/

Children are often the most vulnerable when a dog bite happens.They may not recognize when a dog is scared, stressed, pr...
07/16/2026

Children are often the most vulnerable when a dog bite happens.
They may not recognize when a dog is scared, stressed, protective, or overwhelmed. Simple habits can help, like teaching kids to ask before petting a dog, avoid approaching unfamiliar dogs, and give pets space when they are eating, sleeping, or trying to move away.

Our latest article shares what families should know as dog bite risks rise during warmer months.

Read more: https://thomaswicklaw.com/doctors-warn-of-rising-dog-bite-risks/

Summer camp should be fun, active, and safe. But some of the most serious camp injuries happen when basic safety rules a...
07/13/2026

Summer camp should be fun, active, and safe. But some of the most serious camp injuries happen when basic safety rules are not followed, especially around swimming, heat, medication, allergies, playgrounds, sports, and field trips. Our new article walks parents through the warning signs to watch for and the records to request if a child is injured.

Read the guide: https://thomaswicklaw.com/summer-camp-injuries-what-parents-should-know/

Warmer weather means more time outside with family, neighbors, friends, and pets.It also means a higher risk of dog bite...
07/11/2026

Warmer weather means more time outside with family, neighbors, friends, and pets.

It also means a higher risk of dog bite injuries, especially for children.

Many dog bites happen quickly and unexpectedly, even around dogs people believe are friendly. That is why supervision, awareness, and teaching kids how to safely interact with dogs matters.

Read more here: https://thomaswicklaw.com/doctors-warn-of-rising-dog-bite-risks/

Kids get bumps and bruises. That is part of childhood.But when a child is seriously hurt at camp, parents should not be ...
07/08/2026

Kids get bumps and bruises. That is part of childhood.

But when a child is seriously hurt at camp, parents should not be brushed off with “kids will be kids.”

If there were too few counselors, unsafe equipment, ignored symptoms, poor supervision, or a delayed response, parents have every right to ask what happened and why.

We put together a practical guide for families here: https://thomaswicklaw.com/summer-camp-injuries-what-parents-should-know/

After a holiday injury, people often focus only on the final few seconds before it happens.But the real issue may be wha...
07/05/2026

After a holiday injury, people often focus only on the final few seconds before it happens.

But the real issue may be what was ignored before then: unsafe property conditions, poor crowd control, alcohol related risks, defective fireworks, or a failure to protect guests.

Our new article explains what injured individuals and families should know after a serious Fourth of July accident.

Read more: https://thomaswicklaw.com/fourth-of-july-injuries-accident-liability/

The Fourth of July brings more travel, more celebrations, and unfortunately, more risk on the roads.When someone is inju...
07/04/2026

The Fourth of July brings more travel, more celebrations, and unfortunately, more risk on the roads.

When someone is injured by an impaired, distracted, or careless driver during the holiday weekend, it is important to understand what evidence may matter and whether more than one party may be responsible.

We explain it here: https://thomaswicklaw.com/fourth-of-july-injuries-accident-liability/

Fireworks injuries can happen fast, but the cause may have started much earlier. Was someone using fireworks too close t...
07/02/2026

Fireworks injuries can happen fast, but the cause may have started much earlier. Was someone using fireworks too close to guests? Were children allowed near them? Was alcohol involved? Did the product malfunction? Was there a safe area for people to watch? These are the kinds of questions that matter after a serious Fourth of July injury.

Read the article: https://thomaswicklaw.com/fourth-of-july-injuries-accident-liability/

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