Blog: Dog Bite

Personal injury law allows injured parties to obtain compensation from those who wrongfully caused their injuries. It encompasses many types of situations, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and dog bites. Injured victims and their families may seek justice through the legal system, preferably with the assistance of legal counsel. Common types of personal […]

After a 55-year-old woman was fatally mauled in her own backyard by a neighbor’s pit bull recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the city of Montreal and all of Canada in regard to the public policies that reference dog bites. Many Canadians and Americans are starting to view dog bites as a […]

Two vicious dog attacks in three weeks have Nutley, New Jersey officials warning dog owners that they will be held responsible for the actions of their pets. On April 15, 2016 a pit bull attacked a small dog who was walking with its owner near the intersection of Centre Street and Ravine Avenue. Both the […]

It has long been accepted that animals are able to sense fear, but even handlers who are completely comfortable around dogs remain vulnerable. On March 13, 2016, talk-radio host Jillian Barberie – a longtime animal advocate – revealed that a cocker spaniel bit her lip, resulting in a laceration that required 10 stitches. Barberie later […]

Dog bites can happen almost anywhere, and when you least expect it. If a dog is not properly trained, has a tendency towards violent behavior and is not restrained by a leash, it can result in a vicious attack, often completely unprovoked. In cases like this, the dog’s owner does not always take proactive steps […]