Dog Bites News

Millions of Americans sustain dog bite injuries each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dogs bite when put in stressful situations. Even our pets or other dogs we know to be friendly can bite under certain circumstances.…

Some dog bites are severe to the point of needing immediate medical attention. These incidents often require the services of a lawyer that understands how important it is to pursue a claim against the owner of the animal. The first step along the process…

Suffering a dog bite injury can cause serious physical and emotional pain. Dog bites and attacks have become a regular occurrence. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 4.5 million people suffer from dog bite injuries in…

Pennsylvania has some complex laws about dog bite injury claims. These laws define dangerous dogs and say what you need to prove to obtain compensation after a dog bite or attack. Below, our experienced dog bite attorneys in Harrisburg break down these…

If you are a dog owner, you should know what the three types of dog bite laws are. Nearly every state has them and they may vary slightly. Approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year. While some injuries are minor, others can lead…

Posted on Nov 13, 2014 Yesterday I handled the Plaintiff Perspective section of a larger seminar where the topic was Handling the Dog Bite Case.  The seminar was put on by PBI which is the main provider of lawyer training in the commonwealth.  It was…

A loose dog displaying aggressive behavior can intimidate even the hardiest soul. Dog bites can be serious. They cause severe emotional trauma as well as pain, infection, scarring and disfigurement. These encounters are often random and there is not much…

According to the American Humane Association, half of all dog attacks involve children under the age of twelve. Many times, these attacks involve dogs owned by family members, friends and neighbors. Some of these attacks are minor and do not require any…

What duty do you believe a dog owner owes to the general public to make sure that the dog is not a danger? There are over 4.5 million dog bites in the united States each year. Almost 800,000 of these attacks require medical treatment. Over Half of these…