According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States. Of those people bitten, children are the most common, often suffering severe injuries. It might be surprising to know that dog bite incidents usually take place when people are doing everyday activities while …
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Understanding The Dunbar Dog Bite Scale
Whether you survived a dog attack yourself or witnessed a dog bite someone else, you know the intense pain and trauma caused by a dog bite of any level.That said, not all attacks cause the same amount of physical damage. Though they all induce trauma of some sort, the Dunbar scale also considers the percentage …
Who to Blame for a Dog Bite
CALL (800) 863-5312 to speak with Zinda Law Group’s dog bite lawyers Many people own dogs for their loyalty and affection. In fact, dogs are the most popular pet in America, with over 60 million US households owning one. While a well-trained dog is a source of companionship for a family and their guests, a …
Texas Dog Bite Laws
Texas has some very complicated laws regarding liability during incidents involving an animal attack or bite. Attempting to navigate the muddy waters of the legal system can prove counterproductive for many claimants and could result in injured or impacted individuals not receiving compensation due to them for their damages. The best approach for those who …
Why You Should Hire A Lawyer When Bitten By A Dog
While dogs are a beloved pet, not all of them have received the proper training to ensure that they will not bite. There are countless horror stories of people being mauled and even killed by family dogs, and some dog breeds are banned in certain countries. If you or a loved one was bitten by …
What Should You Do After A Dog Bite?
Dogs are referred to as man’s best friend. However, it is the unfortunate truth that dog bites do happen. Dog bites can cause the victim to suffer serious physical and emotional injury. Knowing what to do following a dog bite can help keep you safe and preserve your future lawsuit. If you have been bitten …
Determining Strict Liability In Animal Attack Cases
Some states have a legal principle known as strict liability that holds pet owners liable for injuries their animals cause to others. Even if the pet owner was unaware that their animal may be dangerous, and even if the victim cannot establish that the animal owner was negligent in any way, liability can still be …
Proving Negligence After A Dog Bite
Around 40 percent of all households in the United States have a pet dog, with 15 percent owning more than one dog. We might think of dogs as man’s best friend, but these companions are not always friendly: More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States each year. It is …
How Does GEICO Decide What A Dog Bite Claim Is Worth?
Call (800) 863 5312 to speak with dog bite attorneys at zinda law group for free Although dogs can be loveable pets, there are circumstances in which these animals lose control and lash out. In such events, serious injuries can occur. If the pet owner is insured by GEICO, you may have legal avenues in …
Settlement Reached for client bitten by a pit bull
CALL (888) 314-6671 TO SPEAK WITH A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY FOR FREE CASE DETAILS The Client: J.N. The Case: Dog Bite The Injuries: Injuries to left wrist, left forearm, and right hand, fractured phalanx bone in middle finger of right hand and multiple hand and wrist surgeries Case Result: Settlement reached in favor of J.N. …
