Injuries caused by pets are covered by most homeowners insurance and renters insurance policies. The insurance company may offer to settle your claim if you have been bitten by a dog belonging to somebody else. The settlement offer will not exceed the limits of the insurance policy. In reality, the insurer will probably offer less …
Dog bites can be serious injuries. And yet, a number of people simply seek treatment for the injury and then try to get on with their lives. Many dog bite victims are unaware that they may have a right to compensation. Although you may be entitled to recovery of damages related to a dog bite …
Usually, dogs are loving and faithful animal companions. However, if they feel threatened or frightened, a dog can quickly become aggressive. One of the most common aggressive responses among dogs is to bite. Dog bites can cause serious injuries. In addition to the physical trauma of the attack, the risk of infection is high and …
Millions of people are bitten by dogs every year in the United States, approximately 4.5 million people according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As many as 800,000 people suffer from dog bites that need to be treated by a medical professional. So how does liability work in these common cases of injury? …
Although a substantial amount of people in the country have invited pets into their home, treating them as if they were another member of the family, it still remains that dog bites account for an astounding number of injuries each and every year. It is a sad realization that a loving pet could potentially harm its …
Across the US, each individual state maintains different laws regarding dog bite injuries and animal attacks. Some take the approach of “strict liability,” which means that the pet owner is solely responsible for the actions of their dog—regardless of whether or not they were aware that their pet had a history of acting out violently …
Unfortunately, dog bites injure countless victims each year in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that about 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year and that about 350,000 of these victims are sent to the emergency room as a result. Although the number of related …
Children and shorter individuals are often at the highest risk for dog bites in Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. While many people believe that family pets are safe, they can prove to be unpredictable and vicious animals if tested. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 4.5 million Americans are …
When a young child or adult is bitten or attacked by a dog, the owner and the victim immediately become wary of what the future may hold. The pet owner may be fearful that the victim will take a lawsuit against him or her, while the victim, on the other hand, will worry that he …
Dog bites are no joke – they affect as many as 4.7 million people in the US every year. According to a survey done by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, two percent of the population receives a dog bite every year. Of these bites 800,000 will require medical attention; that amounts …
