Dog bite injuries can change the course of your life in an instant. Each year, nearly five million Americans are injured by aggressive dogs. One in five of those bite injuries will require major medical attention. Horrifyingly, almost 100 people will die each year from their dog bite injuries. Nearly every jurisdiction across the U.S....
Signs of PTSD After a Dog Bite
Dog bites cause tremendous physical harm, but they also commonly leave an emotional mark on victims. Around 4.5 million dog bites injure people in the U.S. every year, resulting in over a billion dollars of medical bills and monetary loss annually to victims. Contributing to these damages are claims of pain and suffering due to...
Common Infections After A Dog Bite
Getting bit by a dog is a terrifying and traumatic experience, but it’s dangerous as well. When most people think about dog bite injuries, they often think about the damage to skin, muscle, and tissue from the attack. Many do not realize that one of the most dangerous things about a dog bite is not...
Dog Breed: Does It Affect a Dog Bite Lawsuit?
The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Dog bites are traumatic, no matter how minor the attack is. You can be left with severe or even catastrophic injuries in some cases. Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect dog bite victims. Filing a personal injury lawsuit is one avenue of recovery. Understandably,...
Essential Steps to Follow for Dog Bite Treatment
Being attacked by a strange dog can be both shocking and scary. No one ever expects to get bitten by a dog. Although most dog bite injuries are usually relatively minor, there have been many cases of very serious dog bites where the victim suffered extensive injuries. Depending on the size of the dog and...