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Woman training a dog.

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about dogs out there, particularly when it comes to deaf dogs. Some people think deaf dogs are more aggressive because they’re more anxious and easier to startle and that they’re harder to train. But none of this is necessarily true. The simple fact of the matter is

Rake with leaves.

Fall can be a beautiful and very fun time of year. With the excessively hot days of summer behind us, it can be very pleasant to get out and spend some time outdoors before winter arrives, whether it’s to take a drive to see some fall color, visiting your favorite cider mill, or finding the

Woman driving while wearing a face mask.

After the coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, wearing face masks while outside of our homes became a regular part of our day-to-day lives. Whether you’re heading to the grocery store, to work, to school, or to do other errands, wearing a face mask is highly recommended, if not mandatory, to help prevent the spread

Blind person walking with cane.

In personal injury law, one concept that frequently comes up is the idea of hazards being “open and obvious.” If someone is injured on property owned/maintained by someone else, the person responsible for maintaining the property might try to argue that they shouldn’t be legally liable for the injury because the hazard was so obvious

Cars parked on a road in a residential neighborhood.

No matter what your personal driving habits are like, there’s a good chance that you spend a good amount of time driving in residential neighborhoods. Even though many people drive in residential areas on a daily basis, it’s very important to not become complacent. When people frequently drive the same routes, they often zone out

Overhead shot of woman paddling a kayak

As we work through the coronavirus pandemic, lots of people have started to adopt new hobbies as a way to have fun while staying socially distant. Since many types of outdoor activities are considered low-risk for being exposed to COVID-19, one activity that has recently grown in popularity is kayaking. Not only is it a

Two people walking dog

When it comes to preventing dog bites, dog owners have the most power to put a stop to attacks before they happen. Owners understand their dogs best and over time, should know which kinds of situations are stressful for them, know when to remove them for a situation, and know what other measures should be

Swimming pool

When it comes to swimming pools, water isn’t the only hazard you need to worry about. Even under the best circumstances, pools can be very dangerous, but many pools have other hazards that increase the chances of injury even further. Some of the most common pool hazards include: Poor Lighting Good lighting is essential for

Grandfather and grandson fishing off of wooden boat

If you love fishing, Michigan is an excellent place to be. Between the great lakes and the many other lakes found throughout the state, there are many great places to cast your fishing line, whether you prefer to fish from a shoreline, by wading into the water, or by heading out on your boat. But

Car pulled over on the shoulder of the freeway while cars pass

Mechanical problems are something that every driver inevitably deals with at one time or another. Unfortunately, they never seem to occur at convenient times. It would be nice if all mechanical problems could come up before you make it out of your garage or when you’re driving on side streets, where the speed limit is

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