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14 articles on Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Is An Airline Responsible For A Dog Bite Injury?
A service animal is an animal individually trained or able to provide assistance to a person with a disability, or an animal that assists persons with disabilities by providing emotional support. Under the Air Carrier…
Good Samaritan Found Criminally Liable After Breaking Window To Free Dogs From Hot Vehicle
Richard Hill, of Parma, Ohio, was found guilty of misdemeanor criminal damaging charges after he broke a car window in a Wal-Mart parking lot to free two dogs on a hot day in July. Hill will enter a diversion program to…
Who Is Responsible For A Rabid Dog Bite?
Most people don't consider the possibility of rabies after a dog bite because most dogs are vaccinated against the dangerous disease. However, last month, a girl in Virginia was attacked by a rabid dog and the dog bit…
Dog Licking Turns To Fatal Infection
The number of dog bite injuries has increased over the years . As a result, dog bite injury claims for home insurance have also been on the rise, with the average cost up 90% between 2003 and 2017. Most accidents and…
Will Dog Bite Injuries Increase With More Adoptions?
Before COVID-19, Philadelphia residents could walk into a dog shelter and find dozens of dogs looking for a good home. With more dogs than adoptive families, many dogs had to be put down. Since COVID-19 and with the…
Employer Not Responsible For Dog Bite
When a personal injury is sustained, one of the first legal questions is, “who is responsible?” That question recently came into play in a dog bite personal injury case .
Homeless Man Mauled By Police Dog Denied Right To Lawsuit
One of the grayest areas of civil law is legal action under instances of authority misuse, or negligent action from law enforcement officers. While it is possible to take civil action against law enforcement, the law…
Jury Awards Man $100,000 In Shooting Death Of His Dog
A Washington State dog owner, this month, was awarded $100,000 by a jury for the shooting death of his beloved pet.
Who Is Liable For Injuries Involving Attacks At Maryland’s Dog Parks?
A recent article in the Carroll County Times, based in Westchester, Maryland, discussed some potential risks and consequences that can occur at “off-leash” dog parks. The majority of dog parks have signage that clearly…
Potential Liability Of Dog Care Service App Questioned After Mauling
Elaine Conoly was planning a vacation and used the now increasingly popular Rover app to have someone care for her dog. During her vacation, she received a horrific text message from the dog sitter. The message stated…
Jury Awards $545,000 In Damages In Maryland Dog Attack Claim
A jury in Montgomery County awarded $545,000 in damages stemming from a pit bull attack on a 7-year-old girl. The case follows a key Court of Appeals ruling ( Tracy v. Solesky ) that determined pit bulls to be…
Injuries & Lawsuits Resulting From Dog Bites On The Rise
The number of claims resulting from dog bites was 18,122 in 2016 and rose to 18,522 in 2017. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports dog-related injuries made up approximately 30% of homeowner's insurance…
USPS Releases Dog Attack Statistics
One of the most common injuries that happens in the U.S. is a dog bite . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no fewer than 4.5 million Americans suffer injuries as a result of a dog bite every…
Overly Friendly Dog Injuries
Dogs are becoming a bigger part of everyday life in America. They are showing up more often as “therapy” animals on planes, making the rounds in hospitals, and even getting special treatment at coffee shops. Many of…
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