Topic
Dog Bite
202 published works
Central New York Injury Lawyer Blog
Dog-Bite Insurance Coverage Gets a Boost in New York
Dog bite victims’ lawyers (like me) have noticed a disturbing trend in recent years: Severe dog bite injuries are growing while insurance coverage for them is shrinking. Why? Two intersecting…
Tort Talk
New Matter Defense Stricken for Lack of Factual Specificity
In the case of Philips v. Horvath, No. 536-CV-2021 (C.P. Monroe Co. Oct. 1, 2021 Williamson, J.), the court found that the Defendant’s Answer and New Matter, which attempted to…
New York Injury Cases Blog
Pain and Suffering Award Reduced in Dog Bite Case
On April 18, 2016, Kathleen Wilt was bitten on the upper thigh by a large Rhodesian Ridgeback dog as she was jogging on Maple Street near Prospect Park in Brooklyn.…
Kirakosian Law Blog
$600,000 Dog Bite Settlement for woman attacked
Kirakosian Law represented a woman attacked and injured by a dog. As she was leaving her home she was suddenly attacked by her neighbor’s Rottweiler who happened to break free…
Tort Talk
Preliminary Objections by Out-of-Possession Landlord Sustained in Part and Overruled in Part in Dog Bite Case
In the case of Rodgers v. Guerrieri, No. 1526 of 2020 G.D. (C.P. Fayette Co. April 1, 2021 Vernon, J.), the court granted an out-of-possession landlord’s Preliminary Objections to a…
Tort Talk
Summary Judgment Granted in Dog Bite Case Due To Lack of Proof of Prior Vicious Propensities
In the case of MR v. Bunting, No. 6856-CV-2019 (C.P. Monroe Co. June 8, 2021 Williamson, J.), the court granted summary judgment in favor of the Defendants on the Plaintiff’s…
Brown Family Law Blog
Dog breeds that may be restricted by your homeowners insurance company
Dog Breeds vs Homeowners Insurance One of the most common home insurance liability claims comes from dog bites and other pet-related injuries. Insurance companies paid $854 million for nearly 17,000…
Wisconsin Trial Lawyers Blog
How Can Dog Bite Victims Pursue Compensation for Their Injuries?
By GRGB Lawyers
By: Attorney Chris Strohbehn For many people and families, dogs are loving companions. Because of this, it can be easy to forget that dogs can also be dangerous, and they can…
Fetterman & Associates Injury Blog
5 Common Port St. Lucie Personal Injury Cases
Learn about the 5 most common personal injury cases in Port St. Lucie and how to protect your rights to compensation with an attorney. If you are injured because of…
Justice Pays
Dogs Can Be A Particular Risk To Florida Children
The dog is one of the most popular pets not just in Southwest Florida but throughout the world. However, as loyal and loving as dogs can be, they are still…