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...
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Puncture wounds pose a high infection risk
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...
Do small dogs bite more often?
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...
Does a dangerous dog sign limit your rights after a dog bite?
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...
New Jersey law places strict liability on dog owners
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,...
Use these 3 tips to defuse a tense situation with a dangerous dog
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...
Will a dog owner’s insurance cover your dog bite injury costs?
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...
Compensation After A New Jersey Dog-Bite Injury
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but not all dogs live up to this reputation. Each year, approximately 4.7 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs. The majority of these bites aren’t serious, but hundreds of thousands are. We’ve provided some helpful information...