Dog Attacks

California Leads Country in Number and Amount of Dog Bite Insurance Claims in 2012

by Demas Law Group on 5/17/2013

Much has been made recently regarding the reaction of the insurance industry to the high number of claims being filed in response to dog bite attacks. Some insurance companies are limiting the types of breeds that they will...more

Most Dangerous Breeds Of Dogs

by Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C. on 5/16/2013

Dog attacks can be terrifying. In addition, depending on the size of the dog and the age of the victim, they can be fatal....more

Alarming Dog Bite Fatality Statistics Released, 2005-2012

by Demas Law Group on 5/16/2013

For many years now, www.DogsBite.org has been compiling annual statistics on breeds involved in fatal dog accidents. The organization has now released its compiled data for the years 2005 to 2012. This data shows several...more

Numbers Released That Could Explain Insurance Company’s Move to Not Cover Certain Dogs for Liability

by Demas Law Group on 5/15/2013

If you’re like millions of other Americans, you love dogs and you have at least one in your home that you keep as a pet and companion. You consider your dog a part of the family, and you include it in as many family...more

Littlerock Dog Owner Arrested in Fatal Pit Bull Attack

by Demas Law Group on 5/14/2013

A Littlerock pit bull owner has been arrested for allegedly growing marijuana and guarding it with pit bulls involved in a fatal mauling incident that killed a female jogger. The 29-year-old man is accused of allowing the...more

Beware of Dog

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/13/2013

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that dogs bite almost 4.5 million people per year. Nearly half of those attacks are from dogs that belong to neighbors, friends, or even family. This was the case with a service...more

An Ounce Of Prevention: Avoiding Dog Bites

by Tate Law Group, LLC on 5/10/2013

Our law firm handles personal injury matters for people throughout Georgia. As we talked about earlier, Georgia law generally assumes a dog is not dangerous until it has already bitten....more

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers discussing Dog Bite Law

by Mitchell | Gilleon Law Firm on 5/9/2013

San Diego Dog Bite Lawyers: Fighting for Your Safety - San Diegans are like most Americans in that they love their dogs. Dogs are part of the family for most, and while this is admirable and generally positive, it can...more

PTSD Caused By a Dog Attack

by Demas Law Group on 5/6/2013

When you hear the words “post-traumatic stress disorder,” what comes to mind? Possibly you think of war veterans who “flash back” to stressful combat situations without warning. You might think of a car accident victim who...more

Reporting Dog Bites

by Demas Law Group on 5/2/2013

Dog bites are frightening and traumatic, but many people decide to “forget about” a dog bite, as long as they are not injured severely. According to public health services, only one in 64 dog bites is ever reported to...more

Could My Dog Make Me Uninsurable?

by Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & Benson on 4/19/2013

Dog ownership is part of the American dream, along with the house, the two kids and the picket fence. But did you realize the type of dog you decide to bring into your home can actually impact your homeowners...more

What To Do When A Dog Bites

by Law Office of Paul B. Genet on 4/18/2013

A South Carolina family is sadly acquainted with the dangers that dogs can pose to children. Chantel and Quintin McGrew’s infant was mauled by one of their dogs a few years ago, and another of their children was recently...more

Dog Bites Under Oklahoma Law

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 4/16/2013

Dog bite incidents have made the news lately, and it is no surprise. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and almost one in five of those who are...more

Pit Bull Attack… Again

by The Law Offices of Michael A. Kernbach, P.C. on 4/3/2013

It seems like every few months there is another story in the news about a pit bull attacking an innocent person and causing severe injuries. While attack dogs may have a purpose, they also pose a danger to law-abiding...more

Biting Back: What To Do If You Were Dog Bite Victim In New Jersey

by Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & Benson on 3/18/2013

Each year about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Dogs can and should be controlled by their owners. The failure of an owner to take proper precautions can lead to a lawsuit for damages by an injured victim....more

Major Insurance Company Announces It Will No Longer Cover Certain Dog Breeds

by Demas Law Group on 2/18/2013

When we purchase homeowner’s insurance, we do so because we want to be protected in the case of unexpected loss. Most of us consider this form of loss to be something that involves damage being done to the home in a storm or...more

When a Dog Bites – Owner Liability in New York City

by Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel on 2/1/2013

Last June, seven-year-old Tatiana Quinones was getting out of an elevator in a Harlem building when a pit bull attacked her. She was taken to the hospital where she received stitches on her arm and treatment for scratches on...more

Sacramento dog bite attorney- Legal Minute [Video]

by Demas Law Group on 1/20/2013

Legal Minute with John Demas at Demas Law Group, www.injury-attorneys.com Well, there are certain steps I recommend you take to protect your rights and maximize your recover. First, notify the proper authorities, such...more

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California Leads Country in Number and Amount of Dog Bite Insurance Claims in 2012

Most Dangerous Breeds Of Dogs

Alarming Dog Bite Fatality Statistics Released, 2005-2012

Numbers Released That Could Explain Insurance Company’s Move to Not Cover Certain Dogs for Liability

Littlerock Dog Owner Arrested in Fatal Pit Bull Attack

Beware of Dog

An Ounce Of Prevention: Avoiding Dog Bites

San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers discussing Dog Bite Law

PTSD Caused By a Dog Attack

Reporting Dog Bites

Could My Dog Make Me Uninsurable?

What To Do When A Dog Bites

Dog Bites Under Oklahoma Law

Pit Bull Attack… Again

Biting Back: What To Do If You Were Dog Bite Victim In New Jersey

Major Insurance Company Announces It Will No Longer Cover Certain Dog Breeds

When a Dog Bites – Owner Liability in New York City

Sacramento dog bite attorney- Legal Minute [Video]

Car Window Dog Bites

Beware Of Dog: The Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

Laws on Owning Pit Bulls

How To Get Compensation For Dog Bites

Fresno Man Killed by Pit Bulls

Dog Bite Law In New Jersey Makes Owners Responsible

What to Do If You Are Bitten and Want to Sue

Sacramento dog bite attorney- Legal Minute [Video]

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