Dogs may be man’s best friend, but all too often we hear stories of people who are seriously injured in dog attacks. In fact, statistics from the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that almost 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year, with half of these victims being children. One … Read More »
A dog bite can end up taking a huge bite out of your wallet. According to State Farm and the Insurance Information Institute, the average insurance payout for a dog bite or other canine injury was more than $37,200 in 2015 – a 16 percent increase from 2014. This amount has nearly doubled since 2003 … Read More »
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but all too often we hear stories of people who are seriously injured in dog attacks. In fact, statistics from the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) show that almost 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year, with half of these victims being children. … Read More »
In the U.S. alone there were 38 fatal dog attacks. Of these attacks pit bulls were contributed to 61% of these fatal attacks while only being 5% of the total U.S. dog population. Annual data from 2012 shows that 50% (19) of the victims were adults, 21-years and older, and the other half were children, … Read More »
While it seems most people should know it is important to seek legal advice in the event of an injury, many people do not know to contact an attorney . Some people don’t know any lawyers, or believe their insurance company will take care of them; many people just don’t think they really need a … Read More »
For many households, pets are another member of the family. They are always by your side or at your feet, eager to spend every moment with you. It can be difficult to refuse a cute, furry face begging for a ride in the car. Many people take their pets with them to run errands, to … Read More »
Two children and mother escaped injuries from a dog attack that turned from them and onto their English bulldog in Pickens County on Sunday, according to news reports . The dog attack occurred Sunday evening when a mother and her two children were preparing to grill food on their patio when two pit bulls appeared … Read More »
Dog bites can cause serious injuries or even death to individuals, so it’s important to know all the warning signs of a dog bite. The friendliest dogs can be involved in a dog bite accident, so I suggests always keeping a watchful eye on your animal, especially if young children are around. As a Florence … Read More »
The owner of a pit bull who allegedly attacked various dogs is last week is asking for a jury trial for her case, according to news reports. The 21-year-old woman owns a pit bull that reportedly attacked three dogs in West Ashley. One dog owner said the pit bull charged from the woods and attacked … Read More »
Man’s best friend is getting a little too snippy. The number of dog bites that send humans to the hospital is increasing, according to a new report . From 1993 to 2008, the number of dog bites that require people to visit the hospital increased by 86 percent, according to the data compiled in 2008 … Read More »
