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Friendly hearings in child dog bite cases.
January 30, 2024
What is a Friendly Hearing in Child Dog Bite Cases?

Friendly hearings allow children to benefit from a court’s review of their injury settlement. The goal of the hearing is to decide whether the compensation and its structure are in...

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Are Labrador Retrievers Dangerous?
November 28, 2023
Are Labrador Retrievers Dangerous?

The Daily Mail reported that Labrador Retrievers are “the worst dogs for biting” and that they cause more personal injury claims than any other dog. How can one of the...

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Are American Bulldogs Dangerous?
November 28, 2023
Are American Bulldogs Dangerous?

With certain dog breeds, everyone is generally in agreement on whether the breed is dangerous or not. Beagles—not dangerous. Rottweilers—dangerous. Collies—not dangerous. Pitbulls—dangerous. However, if you google “least aggressive dog...

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Liability Insurance for Dogs
November 28, 2023
Understanding Liability Insurance for Dogs: Legal Insights

Although people love dogs, these animals can hurt people. Dog bite statistics confirm the risks of dog bites in the United States. Each day, nearly 1,000 Americans require emergency treatment...

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Can I Shoot a Dog Attacking My Dog?
November 21, 2023
Defending Yourself from Dog Attacks: Legal Perspectives

A dog attack can inflict fear, a scar, or disfigurement. As such, many people are always ready to defend themselves or a loved one from a canine attack. Although self-defense...

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Friendly hearings in child dog bite cases.
November 15, 2023
What Happens If My Dog Bites Someone? Legal Consequences

Although dogs are man’s best friend, they pose a serious health risk to the communities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.5 million people suffer...

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Legal Insights on Pitbull Dog Attack Statistics
November 8, 2023
Legal Insights on Pitbull Dog Attack Statistics

A considerable number of American households own pitbull dogs. For most, they’re ideal companions: playful, moderately active, and willing to please. It is also fun, an obedient dog, and loves...

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What to Do After a Dog Bite?
October 25, 2023
What to Do After a Dog Bite?

One thousand Americans go to the ER due to dog bite injuries every single day. More than half of those victims are children aged 5-9, according to the statistics. One-quarter...

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Can a Dog Be Euthanized for Biting Someone?
October 25, 2023
Can a Dog Be Euthanized for Biting Someone?

In the 2011 HBO documentary One Nation Under Dog, a Haddonfield Rhodesian Ridgeback named Duke was euthanized on camera. The dog had bit off a girl’s ear in 2009 and...

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