Archive: Dog Bite Injuries

While most dogs are man’s best friend, this does not mean they don’t occasionally bite when they are agitated. Depending on the size of the dog and the severity of the bite, you could find yourself with extensive damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and even possibly injuries that may be disfiguring long after surgery. […]

Dogs are our best friends. They protect us from danger, cuddle with us when we feel lonely, and they even give us unconditional love. But if you’ve ever been bitten by a dog, you know it can be both traumatic and painful. Luckily, not all bites result in serious injury. Here’s how to deal with […]

As cute and fluffy dogs as are, not all of them share the same happy, cheerful disposition. Some dogs don’t get along with humans apart from their owners. These dogs can be indifferent and even aggressive toward others. If a dog is aggressive, it’s highly probable they bite. If you were bitten by someone else’s […]

Your pet isn’t just an animal. It’s family. It’s not just a dog or a cat. It’s your heart on four legs. But what happens when your beloved Bruiser and Beulah Dean gets hurt? Or worse, what if they hurt another person or animal? When it comes to an accident or injury involving your pet, […]

A Texas judge wants the state to revisit its dangerous dog law. Currently, a dog that attacks or kills an animal is not considered dangerous. However, people who lose pets to attacks by other animals seek damages for loss of companionship. Harris County Judge David Patronella says he wants Texas to change its law regarding […]

It’s not surprising that an estimated 4.5 million people fall victim to dog attacks each year in the U.S. alone, with the majority of these victims being children and seniors. And of those said victims, about 15 – 20 of them die from dog-bite-related injuries each year. Although the odds of dying from a dog […]

Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend. However, if they bite you, then they can inflict serious injury. That is why it is a good idea to hire a personal injury attorney if you have been bitten by a dog. There are several reasons that you should hire a personal injury attorney. Understand […]

Dog bites are a difficult situation, especially when injuries don’t appear serious or the victim knows the animal in question. Even though there are potential consequences for dogs and their owners following violent incidents, victims should take a few basic steps to protect themselves. Avoiding the most common mistakes many people make following a bite […]

Dogs are often called man’s best friend. Under certain circumstances, they can become a vicious enemy. A dog’s bite can be worse than its bark. It can be scary and tragic when there is a dog attack. Nobody wakes up and says, “Today is a good day to get attacked by a dog,” but sometimes […]

Despite the traumatization that can come from a dog bite, it’s usually pretty clear who’s at fault in the case. The problem, though, comes from people who want to claim they are not liable for your injury. There are a few reasons you should get a lawyer if you have a dog bit case. The […]