Topic
Dog Bite
202 published works
South Carolina Injury Law Journal
Training Pit Bulls to Avoid Dog Bites
By Trey Mills
Guest post contributed by Carlos Santiago* Depending on the source, statistics regarding the likelihood of a pit bull attack vary widely. For example, the website DogsBite.org released a 2009 report…
Worms & Germs Blog
Dog bite infections in the news
By Scott Weese
It might just be my perception, but it seems like there are a lot more reports of nasty dog bite infections in the news lately, particularly infections caused by the…
Companion Animal Law Blog
More on Tracey v. Solesky and Maryland dog bite cases
The Maryland General Assembly’s Task Force appointed to address Tracey v. Solesky are working on a bill, and the General Assembly may have the opportunity to vote on the bill during…
Worms & Germs Blog
UK dog bite death inquest
By Scott Weese
An inquest into the dog-bite-associated death of Gary Dickinson, age 57, is underway in the UK. When people think about deaths from dog bites, they usually think about death from…
Personal Injury Law Journal
What You Need to Know About Dog Bites: The Facts, and How to Protect Yourself and Others
Dogs are the most popular pets in the United States. Estimates state that more than 78 million dogs are kept as household pets, so chances are you or someone you…
Legal Profession Blog
No Free Bite For Maryland Pit Bulls
A divided Maryland Court of Appeals has held that a premises owner with the right to control a pit bull or cross-bred pit bull dog is liable for damages caused…
Personal Injury Law Journal
Dog Bite Laws in New Jersey
I was recently interviewed by Garden State CLE about dog bite laws in New Jersey. Here, you'll see highlights of the interview where I discuss victims' rights, settlements for victims,…
Pennsylvania Law Monitor
How to Prevent Dog Bites
Too many times we see young clients that have been injured as a result of dog bites that are easily preventable. Studies show that over 4.7 million people per year…
Worms & Germs Blog
Dealing with dog bites
By Scott Weese
A recent article in the Toronto Sun described one physician's approach to dealing with dig bites in kids. It contains some useful information, but also a couple of areas that…
Day On Torts
Tennessee’s New Dog Bite Law Protects Motorcyclists, Too.
By John Day
The old "every dog gets one free bite" rule was severely limited as a result of legislation enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly several years ago. In fact, the new…