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When a dog bite or attack occurs, many victims will end up in emergency rooms across the United States. The statistics are alarming: There are approximately 78 million dogs in the U.S., and every year more than 4.5 million dog bites will occur, injuring victims. According to the CDC, many of the victims of dog …
You may be surprised to find that, each day, nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens require emergency care for dog bite injuries. In these summer months, kids are out of school and free to roam wherever they may go, and dog bites may become more prevalent for this very reason. In fact, in 2001 alone, 42% of …
Every year, more than 4.5 million people suffer from a dog bite. 20% of these bites require medical attention, and unfortunately, the largest numbers of severe bites affect children. When you or a loved one suffers from an animal bite, who pays the damages? What legalities may they face? Sometimes, who pays from a legal …
Having a dog, cat, or other pet requires a great deal of responsibility, and it also requires owners to understand the legal issues associated with pet ownership. The biggest legal issue that comes with pet ownership is the possibility that your pet could injure another person. Whether it’s a bite or simply a large animal …
Every state handles liability for pets differently. Luckily for you, if you live in New Jersey, the Garden State has very strict rules when it comes to pets who cause harm to others. In certain states, you can escape liability for injuries caused by your dog if it was your dog’s first incident or if …
http://www.doggonesafe.com/ Doggone Safe is a nonprofit group that works to prevent dog bites and support the victims of dog bites. In 1998, 8-year-old Courtney Trempe was killed by a neighbor’s dog in Stouffville, Ontario. As a result, a panel of jurors made 36 recommendations for minimizing dog bites. Doggone Safe took those recommendations to heart …
Dog bites are a relatively common occurrence, with more than 4.5 million people bitten in the U.S. every year. Dog bites can be particularly dangerous because of the bacteria they tend to carry in their mouths. One out of every five bite victims require medical attention for his or her injuries, constituting more than 800,000 …
Animal attacks often fall under the umbrella of premises liability`, a legal principle that means the owner of a property has an obligation to keep the premises safe for guests. In most premises liability cases, the plaintiff has to prove the property owner knew or should have known about the safety hazards on the property. …
