MY COPILOT IS A DOG
These are the following elements of damages that the negligent driver is required to pay if he or she causes an accident:
• All reasonable medical bills (past and future) • Lost wages and lost ability to earn wages in the future • Loss of household services • Pain and suffering • Mental anguish • Permanent impairment • Disfigurement
Keep Your Pets Safe on the Road
Many of us love taking our pets along for the ride when we travel. Whether we’re going on a road trip or just across town, nothing makes the car ride more fun than when our best furry friend is in the passenger seat. But, like our human companions, we want to make the ride for our pets as safe as possible. Every pet is different. Some love going on car rides and are well- conditioned for the road. Other pets, not so much. Before you start driving, know how comfortable your dog (or cat) is with the open road to minimize distractions. Here are some items to have on hand to make the ride as safe and comfortable as possible. HARNESSES Standard car seat belts aren’t ideal for pets. Instead, look for a safety harness that fits around your pet. Safety harnesses allow for some movement while keeping your pet safe in the event of an accident or sudden braking. Harnesses come in all shapes and sizes and are available at most pet retailers. BARRIERS Unlike harnesses, barriers give your pet a little more space that is just theirs. You can customize exactly how much space they may need, while keeping them in a designated part of the car and reducing potential distractions. Barriers come in all sizes, typically for SUVs, minivans, wagons, and hatchbacks. CRATES Though we’d love our pet to be right up front with us, some animals become very anxious in moving vehicles. To help reduce anxiety, crates are generally the best option. Look for crates that are safety-certified and built to withstand an accident. Also, make sure the crate is ideal for the size of your pet and has plenty of airflow for maximum comfort.
A reasonable settlement offer should include all of your medical bills, lost wages, a significant sum for pain and suffering, and other harms and losses. At Harmonson Law Firm, we will not accept a case unless we feel that we can get all of your bills covered and put a significant amount of money in your pocket after paying for attorney’s fees and case expenses. If an insurance company is not willing to fairly pay you for your loss, we are ready, willing, and able to take your case to trial.
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Finally, on a personal note, it was a great feeling to don racing gear again after over a year off from any competitive running. I had a great excuse to take a break from running (thank you, Winn!), but I caught the running bug and really needed this race to get back into the swing of it. It was really satisfying to run a race like
Bataan, getting to the finish line knowing that I had trained my hardest and pushed my body to limits that seemed unimaginable. My hope is to push even further and complete the entire 26.2 miles next year. Thank you to all the volunteers, soldiers, civilians, police, and sheriff’s officers that made this race possible for all of us.
FOOD, WATER, AND EXERCISE When you’re on the road with your pet, don’t forget the essentials. Always have food or snacks at the ready, along with water. Store food in a zip-lock bag and water in a bottle, with a dish on standby. When your pup needs a drink, just pour some in the dish. For longer rides, be sure to let your pet out for a little exercise. Just like us, they need a break every once in a while.
– Clark Harmonson
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