Dog Bites

Dog bites can be very dangerous. In fact, there are usually fatal attacks every year, often involving children. Even among non-fatal attacks, there are disfigurement, disabilities and the onset of serious infections. Some bites are minor, but this shows why they need...

Dog bites or attacks result in horrific injuries, especially in vulnerable young children. Most dogs are friendly and always ready for a scratch behind the ears or a pet on the head. Before you reach out or kneel to interact with an unfamiliar dog, take a moment to...

A dog can be an incredible companion or a source of entertainment. However, they can also cause lasting injuries to people, making them a major source of liability for their owners. Many dog bites primarily result in emotional trauma. They frighten someone, possibly a...

If you’re a parent, you may be far more nervous about your child being bitten by a dog than suffering a bite yourself. Certainly, you don’t want to be injured, but you know that the danger is greater for your child. You’re certainly correct in this observation, but...

Any wound that you suffer could become infected. When bacteria get into the break in your skin, if it is not cleaned out properly, an infection can set in from that point. This could often be characterized by the development of a fever, redness spreading around the...

When a dog barks and snaps at someone, that person’s reaction may largely depend on the size of the dog. It’s very frightening when a massive, powerful-looking dog is acting aggressively. If it’s a smaller dog, they may just laugh it off.  This can lead to the...

When a dog turns aggressive toward a human, it can do life-altering amounts of damage in a few seconds. You're lucky enough if you make it out alive when such an attack occurs. You're liable to have significant financial losses if you do. You could have medical bills...

Dog attacks and bites are, unfortunately, a problem across the United States. It's particularly common for children to be seriously injured and traumatized by dog attacks. This is for several reasons: Children have a tendency to behave unpredictably around dogs,...

No one expects to end up in the hospital because of a dog. Most dogs are friendly and love being around people. If you’ve been around dogs all your life, you’re probably comfortable with them and enjoy being around them, too. Unfortunately, even the best-behaved...

Dog bite attacks can lead to expensive injuries, especially if the victim is a child. Trying to get compensation can be a difficult prospect after a dog bite attack, particularly if you don't really know what rights you have. In theory, if an attack occurred at...