The nature and extent of a catastrophic dog bite injury depends on the nature of the attack, the victim involved, the negligence of the owner, and many other factors that go into evaluating
each dog bite case on a case by case basis.
Not exact matches
Ahmed Lugalo, a veterinary epidemiologist affiliated with Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania, follows up
on dog bites and rabies
cases recorded in logbooks from clinics and hospitals.
«We settled one
case partly because the owner went
on to a
dog owner's blog and discussed the attack — and, in doing so, admitted that prior to the
bite she knew the
dog was acting aggressively.»
I have worked with MANY
biting dogs that have had medical problems, so much so, that I almost always now have a full medical workup done
on these
cases before I work with the
dog.
Some genius
on one of these sights was advising people to tell the insurance company that they had a boxer mix so they where able to get homeowners, is now being sued by two insurance companies after the sight was used in court to prosecute two
dog bite cases involving DNA tested
dogs that where 80 % Am staff and the other was 96 % Am staff or pitbull breed per street talk!!? I wonder how many of these pitbull advocates are anti gun people now that is a static I'd love to see??!
I have seen more and more
bite cases as a result of people trying to implement «purely positive» training methods, such as clicker training,
on their
dogs.
These are just some examples which show how targeting owners» and their behavior can have a bigger effect
on reduction of the number of
dog -
bite - related
cases than breed bans and BSL.
* In addition, our behavior consultants can evaluate and consult
on dog bite cases and
dogs that have been deemed a dangerous
dog by the state.
SIOUX CITY Six years after Sioux City cracked down
on pit bulls and vicious
dogs, fewer people are reporting
cases of
dog bites.
The Center for Disease Control has done extensive studies
on the subject of
dog bite fatalities and has found that there are very few
cases that meet this profile, further fatalities can not be assigned to a single
dog breed.
In such a
case, for the time being, you can still reward your
dog by dropping treats to the ground, smearing some peanut butter or cream cheese
on a long metal spoon (most
dogs don't like to
bite on metal) or putting the treat
on your flat palm, which by the way, is the way you give treats to horses (fingers may look like carrots and you don't want to figure out the type of pain a horse's teeth may inflict!)
For instance, if you are in Louisiana and
bitten by a
dog that was not
on leash, your
case gets a huge push as Louisiana laws state that
dogs must be
on leash at all times.
In many
cases, you can't see flea
bites on dogs.
She keeps a binder of photos showing some of the more gruesome incidents — some
dogs kept in a shed and forced to stand in 18 inches of their own feces, a
dog with over 400
bites on its body and one
case of a
dog swollen to twice its normal size.
The classic
case history describes a
dog that didn't mouth or
bite much as a pup and never
bit anyone as an adult — until an unfamiliar child tripped and fell
on the
dog while he was gnawing
on a bone.
Examples range from defending you and your
dog in a
dog bite case, to rendering an opinion
on allowing animals into housing developments.
In the much rarer second
case, the
dog may well end up euthanized, depending
on the severity of the
bite and other factors.
Her continuing efforts to draft and help pass legislation protecting children and animals resulted in local and state laws She has trained over 3,000 professionals and continues training law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, veterinarians, animal shelter staff and more throughout Georgia
on animal law, animal cruelty,
dog fighting, dangerous
dog laws and
dog bite cases.
Some restrictions that various versions of BSL impose are: - muzzling and leashing in public - muzzling and leashing in cars - extra-short leash lengths - automatic dangerous or vicious
dog designation, without any
bite history - banning from city parks and beaches where other breeds are allowed - banning from leash - free parks where other breeds are allowed - banning completely from jurisdiction (although sometimes existing
dogs are allowed to stay)- special (i.e., more expensive) licensing and jurisdiction - wide registry - special tags identifying the
dog as a restricted
dog - mandatory microchipping and photograph - mandatory insurance (often one million dollars) for each individual
dog on the premises - mandatory signage indicating the presence of the
dog on the owner's property - mandatory secure enclosures (in some
cases, mandatory chaining)- mandatory spay / neuter (to eventually eliminate the breed entirely)- higher fines and / or jail time if a restricted breed
bites or menaces - fines and / or jail time for any infraction of any provision regarding restricted breeds - age limit for walking the
dog in public - persons with criminal records not allowed to own a restricted breed - ability of law enforcement to stop owners
on the street just to check the
dog's status - ability of law enforcement to seize
dogs without proof of wrongdoing - ability of law enforcement to enter an owner's home, with or without a warrant, to investigate and / or seize a
dog
A «flea
bite allergy» often plays a considerable role in this condition; aggressive «flea control» measures (both
on the
dog and in the premises where the
dog resides) throughout the year will often by itself ameliorate this condition in milder
cases.
Throughout treatment for adult worms, your
dog must be maintained
on heartworm preventative in
case of another
bite by an infected mosquito.
In
case flea
bites are the root of the trouble, make sure that your
dog is
on a comprehensive flea prevention program.
According to a 1989
case study in The Lancet, a patient reported that her
dog would constantly sniff at a mole
on her leg, and once even tried to
bite the lesion off.
In addition to increased aggressive behavior, it is also worth noting that removal from a litter too early (in this
case before 16 weeks) has also been shown to decrease
bite inhibition — which is a major determinent between a
dog that issues a «
bite» and a full
on «attack».
Dog bites can have horrible effects
on the body, causing disfigurement and have been fatal in some
cases.
Car Accident Lawyer Champs are waiting to hear from you so they can fight for the maximum settlement
on your Arizona
Dog Bite case!
On the plaintiffs» side, Ms. Schreiber worked on various personal injury matters assisting injured clients who were involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and dog bite case
On the plaintiffs» side, Ms. Schreiber worked
on various personal injury matters assisting injured clients who were involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and dog bite case
on various personal injury matters assisting injured clients who were involved in auto accidents, slip and falls, and
dog bite cases.
A
dog bite attorney studies these types of
cases on a regular basis and understands the laws, courts and local statutes.
A personal injury lawyer at the firm's headquarters in Austin, Branson focuses his practice
on cases involving automobile collisions, product injuries,
dog bites, premises liability, and more.
The
cases I work
on range from automobile and motorcycle accidents to bicycle accidents, slip and falls and
dog bite cases.
In addition to our traffic accident
cases, we also handle claims and lawsuits that stem from
dog bite incidents, slip and fall accidents, injuries caused by negligent security
on someone else's premises and more.
Every attorney that we recommend for
dog bite cases works
on a contingency basis.
We take
on cases that involve all types of motor vehicle accidents, including pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, trucking accidents, rollover accidents and bicycle accidents, as well as
cases that involve
dog bites and attacks, medical malpractice (such as medication errors), defective drugs, workplace accidents like construction accidents and toxic exposure.
At Pacific Attorney Group, we take
on all types of Sacramento personal injury
cases, including those that involve auto accidents,
dog bites, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, pedestrian accidents, workplace accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, slip and fall accidents, bicycle accidents, defective products and wrongful death.
Our injury attorneys represent clients in claims involving car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents, as well as
dog bites, slip and fall
cases, and workplace accidents occurring
on construction sites and oil refineries.
The type of claim filed by an injured party will depend
on the specific circumstances of his or her
case, so if you were injured by someone else's
dog in Colorado, it is critical to speak with a
dog bite injury attorney who can evaluate your
case and explain your legal options.
In most
dog bite cases, there are arguments to be made
on both sides.
There is also a plethora of information
on the blog regarding
dog bite cases, which is a common occurrence applicable to personal injury in Florida.
By choosing Zinda Law Group to take
on your
dog bite injury
case, you can expect dedicated and compassionate representation by lawyers who have achieved successful and significant results in
dog bite cases in Boulder and across Colorado.
It's rare that a person is not held liable for
dog bite cases in California - even
on or off their own premises.
Successfully proving a
dog bite claim can be a considerable challenge, but the McAllen personal injury attorneys of Guerra & Farah, PLLC have earned a reputation for taking
on the difficult
cases which other lawyers avoid, and for winning.
Bretil focuses her practice
on auto accidents, slip and falls,
dog bite cases and pedestrian accidents.
I have also successfully represented children, teenagers and adults in
dog bite and wild animal
cases as well as slip, trip, and fall
cases,
on private and commercial property, in city parks, at hotels, in shopping centers, in parking lots, and even at the beach.
We have more than 45 years of combined experience, and have worked
on both sides of
dog bite cases from start to finish.
Premises liability
cases can also include injury sustained from
dog bites or an assault
on the property.
Every
case is different, and the value of a settlement will depend
on the circumstances of your
dog bite injury.
Even
dog bite cases can fall into the category of «premises liability» if the attack occurred
on a homeowner's property.
We offer a complimentary and personalized
case review to anyone with questions
on what to do after a
dog bite injury.
From knowing what to do when
bitten by a
dog through providing the necessary legal guidance to obtain a favorable verdict or settlement
on your behalf, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Peter W. Summerill can help with all aspects of your
dog bite injury
case.
Attorney John Rapillo handles various types of personal injury
cases, from auto accidents and motorcycle accidents to pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip / trip and falls, product liability matters,
dog bites and other animal attacks,
on - the - job injuries, construction accidents, and wrongful death
cases.