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Dog Bite
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Worms & Germs Blog
Fatal dog bite
By Scott Weese
The family of a Washington state man is suing a dog owner after the man was bitten and developed a fatal infection. News reports are somewhat sketchy and contain some…
South Carolina Injury Law Journal
South Carolina Dog Bite Cases: Pointers from an Expert Witness
By Trey Mills
Ron Berman, an expert witness in dog bite cases throughout the United States, recently had an article entitled, "Dog Bite Cases: Avoiding 9 Common Mistakes", in The Justice Bulletin published…
Worms & Germs Blog
Newborn killed by Husky
Another tragic dog bite incident has resulted in the death of a three-week-old baby in Quebec. The baby's mother (17) and grandmother (37) left the child alone in the house,…
Worms & Germs Blog
Dog bites Maradona
By Scott Weese
Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona has had quite a life, including the famous/infamous "hand of God" goal, drug addiction, gastric bypass surgery and a tumultuous coaching career. You can now…
Worms & Germs Blog
Dog bites, the bad and the surprising
By Scott Weese
Dog bites are nothing new. They are extremely common and it's not unusual to see reports of serious, even fatal, dog bites, especially in children. There have been a few…
Legal Profession Blog
Harboring Dog May Lead To Liability
If you live in Wisconsin and allow someone with a dog to live with you, you may well be liable for the dog's bite. The Wisconsin Supreme Court held yesterday…
Worms & Germs Blog
No spleen + dog bite = beware
By Scott Weese
A report from Seattlepi.com is a textbook example of what can happen to certain people after dog bites. Mike Moore tried to break up a fight involving his two dogs…
Worms & Germs Blog
Comparing dog and cat bites
By Scott Weese
Animal bites are very common. Millions of people are bitten every year, and the resulting burden in terms of pain, infection and financial costs is astounding. Dog bites get the…
South Carolina Injury Law Journal
Dog Bites Against Postal Workers on the Rise in South Carolina
By Trey Mills
The Greenville News reported on the alarming rise in dog bites against US Postal Carriers: triggerAd(1,PaginationPage,5);The postal service’s Greater South Carolina District, which has 995 city carriers and 1,448 rural…
Pennsylvania Law Monitor
Pennsylvania Dog Bite Claims
A dog bite is a traumatic event that may result in serious injuries. Often a dog bite will result in permanent scarring, nerve damage, and a significant risk of infection.…