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17th September 2009
Almost every dog-owner in the US or UK knows that when he brings home a dog, he also brings home added responsibility – of a risk bearer. In the even the dog bites someone, you'll have to pay damages, with very rare exceptions. Thankfully, your homeowne... Read >
Author: Mark Hudson15th September 2009
A primary concern in dog bite cases is whether there is adequate insurance to pay for the victim�s damages. Most homeowner insurance policies will provide coverage for injuries inflicted by the family dog. But each policy is different and should be revi... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law13th September 2009
Private Insurance
Oftentimes the dog owner has a homeowner�s insurance policy. Most homeowner�s policies will provide coverage for damages or injuries inflicted by the owner�s dog. However, most coverage questions are dictated by the terms of the... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law11th September 2009
Dog Training Biting, needs more priority because about 5 million people are bitten by dogs every year in the united States alone. It is fortunate that only one out of every six dog bite cases are that serious so as to warrant medical attention.
Emerge... Read >
10th September 2009
When you hire a Dallas personal injury attorney it means that something went wrong with your life. After all, you do not hire a professional of this magnitude for the fun of it. This means that you need to bring a lawsuit against somebody. As you know, th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th September 2009
Hiring a Dallas personal injury attorney is not something that you do just because you feel like having some fun. When you think about making this decision it means that you have a lawsuit on your hands. As you can imagine, hiring the right Dallas persona... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th September 2009
Under the strict liability statutes and negligence law, pet owners are usually held liable in case that their animals cause property damage or physical injury to other people.
According to Los Angeles lawyers, most states have dog bite statutes that ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group08th September 2009
The statement, “dogs are man’s best friends” couldn’t ever have been fitter than it is now, in today’s times. Today dogs are more than just ‘man’s best friends’, they are in fact close members of the family. But apart from the dogs that ha... Read >
Author: Mark Hudson07th September 2009
Contingency Fee
Understandably, most people are wary of hiring an attorney because of the expense. Cases involving injury claims, including those involving dog bite injuries, are usually handled by experienced lawyers on a contingency basis. With a con... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law20th August 2009
The Advantages of Hiring a Lawyer
If you have suffered injuries caused by a dog, you may want to hire a professional who has years of experience dealing with insurance companies to protect your interests. Remember, the insurance company will be doing e... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law18th August 2009
Many people do not know what an experienced lawyer can do in these types of cases. I can�t speak for every experienced personal injury attorney, but here is a list of the types of services that my office will often provide to our clients:
- Conduct i... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law17th August 2009
Another dog attack on a child was reported by KOMO 4 News. The baby, just 9 months old, was apparently left exposed to her grandmother�s dog. The child received vicious injuries which were considered life-threatening according to reports by Children... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law13th August 2009
Putting a monetary value on any injury case is difficult, and it gets even more complicated when dealing injuries a child may have sustained in a dog attack. One of the issues to consider is when to start the litigation or settlement process. Although m... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law11th August 2009
While parents cannot control every event, there are measures and precautions you can take to help your child avoid a dog bite. Teaching your child prevention techniques may save him/her from a traumatic attack. For example, children often become excited... Read >
Author: Kenneth L. Christensen10th August 2009
California is one of the states with a dog bite law.
There are 3 basic statutes that govern the liability related to dog bite injuries.
Those three statutes are:
• Liability based on the dog bite
• Liability based on the knowledge of a da... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group03rd August 2009
Parental Immunity
One question that arises is whether a child's parent can be held responsible for injuries inflicted upon the child by the family dog. The answer is often no. Washington State recognizes a law called the Parental Immunity Doctrine. ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law01st August 2009
In Washington State, a person injured in any accident where negligence is an issue has the right to recover compensation for "intangible" damages. Such intangible harms are difficult to calculate because they include those subjective harms that the dog bi... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law29th July 2009
No two dog bite cases are alike, even if the incident and/or injuries involved are nearly identical. This means that the evaluation of two cases where a dog attack occurred that appear to be similar on the surface may actually produce widely different ev... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law23rd July 2009
Getting attacked by a dog can turn into a horrific ordeal of medical bills and emotional trauma. It's important to understand how much the owner of an attacking dog is responsible for in such an event. Being able to valuate your specific case is therefo... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law17th July 2009
There is no magic formula or process by which someone can predict with certainty the amount of money that a dog bite case may be worth. About 25 to 30 years ago there was some limited consensus among lawyers and insurance adjustors that a general persona... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law17th July 2009
Dog bite cases, like other incidents of animal attacks, often involve complicated issues such as the application of local and state laws, liability, owner negligence and behavioral history of the dog. Added to this, one must understand the underlying fact... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group16th July 2009
Also, if you appear too eager to settle the claim, this can negatively impact the case. Insurance adjustors are trained to look for signs that may weaken your negotiating position. If you are in debt or need money fast, the insurance company will use th... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law12th July 2009
In Dog Bite personal injury cases, there are certain mistakes to avoid so you have the greatest chance that the insurance company will pay out the maximum amount of dollars to settle the claim. Here are the mistakes to avoid:
Mistake #4 - Giving a reco... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law05th July 2009
In previous chapters I discussed Washington state's "Dog Bite Statute" as well as this state's common law regarding the dog owner's civil liability for injuries and damages inflicted by the dog upon another person. These laws give dog bite victims the leg... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law28th June 2009
Pet owners often forget that animals even though domesticated can attack other people. No matter how tame or how harmless they seem to be, animals still rely on their instinct. Even without much provocation, if an animal feels threatened it will act like ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd June 2009
There are certain defenses available to a dog owner who is criminally prosecuted for owning a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog. One defense is provocation of the animal, which is the same defense available under the civil "Dog Bite Statute" discusse... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law19th June 2009
There are about 4.7 million dogs in the United States. Everyday, an average of 1,000 Americans are treated in Emergency Rooms for dog bite injuries.
Dog bites are common to both children and adults. It can have serious consequences including disfigure... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group15th June 2009
Contributory Negligence
The concept of contributory negligence and assumption of risk may also apply in cases involving dog bite injuries. The phrase "contributory negligence" refers to the negligent conduct of the person who was bitten by the dog. If ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law10th June 2009
Any responsible dog owner will want to know how soon can a puppy be taught to refrain from play-biting or nipping. Puppies nip and bite with gusto during their games and mock-fights, but their prick-point little teeth also can easily deal damage on human ... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons09th June 2009
A person who is the victim of a dog bite attack has a legal right to recover compensation as long as liability can be imposed against the owner or person responsible for the dog. Given this right, the insurance company who is legally obligated to compens... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law01st June 2009
First, a common law claim against a dog owner may be pursued in addition to a claim brought under Washington?s specific dog bite statute. The two types of claims are not mutually exclusive. Thus, a bite victim can pursue both common law and statutory vi... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law01st June 2009
The state of Washington does not maintain an accurate state-wide database of all dog bite attacks that occur. But in King County there are more than 1,000 dog bite incidences reported each year. According to the Seattle Animal Shelter, pit bulls accoun... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law01st June 2009
The Location of the Incident is Important
Washington's dog bite law states that liability can only be imposed against the dog owner if the victim "is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place including the property of the owner..." ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law01st June 2009
Liability Imposed Against the Dog's "Owner"
Washington's dog bite statute only imposes liability against the "owner" of the dog. So occasionally a dispute arises about who actually owns the dog. For instance, if the person who harbors and takes care ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law18th May 2009
Washington State's "Dog Bite Statute" holds dog owners strictly liable for damages caused by injuries inflicted by their dogs. The phrase "strictly liable" means that the dog owner is liable regardless of whether the owner knew about the dog's dangerous ... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law13th May 2009
Before you seek counsel, you should know that there are many types of Personal Injury lawsuits that can be filed by you, the victim.
Assault and Battery – If there is a deliberate attack on you, whether outside a bar, a consequence of road rage or... Read >
Author: Cecily04th May 2009
There are many different situations in which you might need a personal injury lawyer. If you or someone you know has been injured, or suffered a loss of any kind due to someone else’s intentions or careless acts and you feel you are entitled to some for... Read >
Author: audrey04th May 2009
There are many different situations in which you might need a personal injury lawyer. If you or someone you know has been injured, or suffered a loss of any kind due to someone else’s intentions or careless acts and you feel you are entitled to some for... Read >
Author: audrey28th April 2009
Dog Bite Accidents
Many people want to keep dogs as pets as they are often considered as man's best friend. However, there are instances when a dog becomes fierce and attacks or bites people. In fact, more or less 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group02nd April 2009
If you are injured not as the result of a deliberate criminal act – in which case the perpetrator will (hopefully) be dealt with by the criminal justice system – but as a result of someone else's negligence, you need a Colorado personal injury lawyer.... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker13th March 2009
According to the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association, there are currently approximately 74 million dogs in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control reports that 2% of the U.S. population, or 4.7 million a year report being bitten by ... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol10th March 2009
What is a phobia? There are a lot of anxiety conditions out there that people have to deal with daily. Some are common and things we´ve heard of like agoraphobia and social phobia and some are less common or less well known. These conditions arise when t... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert18th February 2009
In Los Angeles, people often own dogs as pets, either for companionship or for protection. It is a common scene when an owner would take his dog for a walk along the sunny streets of the neighborhood. There are even dog-walkers hired solely for this purpo... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group06th January 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an estimated 68 million dogs kept as pets in the United States. There are more than 1 million dog attacks reported each year. And there are estimates that an equal number of do... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law05th January 2009
If you have suffered physical impairment, mental distress, or a loss of income as a result of an injury caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages through a personal injury lawsuit. Here are some of the most ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry19th December 2008
Personal injury attorneys will tell you that dog bite cases are not only common, but can also result in significant injury to the victim. While many cases arise from an unsupervised animal , others stem from an attack following assurances that the animal ... Read >
Author: William Moore, P.A. - Criminal Defense Law Firm08th December 2008
Dogs bite many people each year. Some dogs are the pets of those who are bitten, while others may be strays. If a dog bites you, then there are a number of things to do, as well as things to avoid. To start, never try to pull away from the dog, as this of... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry05th December 2008
Dog bite laws
Dog bites are a national epidemic. Many legislators have developed with various methods to deal with this problem. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate the number of dog-bite-related emergency room visits at 300,000 per y... Read >
Author: SaraLovesDogs30th November 2008
“Dogs are man’s best friend.” This is probably the reason why most people own a dog. In United States, there are 74.8 million dogs according to National Pet Owners Survey (2007-2008). This is definitely a great number.
It is a fact that these hou... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th November 2008
Dogs are considered as man's best friend. But there are some circumstances where the man's so-called best friend becomes wild and attacks people.
There are many victims of dog bites every year in the United States, about 4.7 million. According to a rec... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th October 2008
Large number of people became victims of animal attack every year. Most cases are dog bites, cat scratches or attack from poisonous snakes and spiders.
In the United States, 4.7 million people are attacked by animals annually. Of this number, 800, 000 ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group14th October 2008
It should come as no surprise that insurance companies do not like to pay claims. They love to take your premiums and invest them in big skyscrapers. They love to have happy stockholders and report big dividends. Too many of them achieve this by focusi... Read >
14th October 2008
The Florida is a strict liability state. By state law, a dog owner is strictly liable when their dog bites someone. Other states have what is known as the one bite rule, which does not impose liability upon the dog owner until after they are aware the do... Read >
09th September 2008
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, motorcycle accident, tractor-trailer crash, dog bite, slip and fall or some other type of unfortunate event which was not your fault, then you very likely will need an experienced personal injury lawye... Read >
Author: Jim Parrish05th September 2008
The Sexton Law Firm has served thousands of clients for almost 20 years and is well respected in the San Diego community. The Sexton Law firm provides services in Bankruptcy, Family Law, Wills and Trusts, Personal Injury, and Workers Compensation.
T... Read >
Author: James F. Sexton05th September 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, nearly 2% of the U.S. population is bitten or attacked by a dog each year. This translates to more than 5 million dog bite victims every year, most of whom are children. Ev... Read >
03rd September 2008
There are many factors which can increase the chance of your or your child being a victim of a dog bite or dog attack.
Owners of dogs, teenagers, grandparents, babysitters, caregivers of all types and especially parents of young children, must keep in ... Read >
Author: Jim Parrish28th August 2008
In my last article, "How to Make a Claim in Virginia for Injuries Due to a Dog Bite," we discussed some basic laws and other practical issues such as how homeowner's or renter's insurance protects dog owners in these types of situations and provides compe... Read >
Author: Jim Parrish21st August 2008
In Virginia, in order to successfully prosecute a claim for injuries you (or a loved one) suffered as a result of being bitten or otherwise attacked by a dog, the law requires that you prove a number of items.
However, before we get into the law of dog... Read >
Author: Jim Parrish20th August 2008
You can claim compensation for many different types of accidents. Some of the most common accidents are road traffic accidents including motorcycle accidents, accidents a work, slip and trips in supermarkets or on uneven pavement. Other claims include ind... Read >
Author: Christian Ward16th August 2008
It is good for all entrepreneurs to get their business risks analyzed by at least 2 insurance agents. It becomes all the more important for every businessman to identify the right professionals for that purpose. It is necessary that the professionals shou... Read >
Author: Evan T. Smith16th August 2008
It is good for all entrepreneurs to get their business risks analyzed by at least 2 insurance agents. It becomes all the more important for every businessman to identify the right professionals for that purpose. It is necessary that the professionals shou... Read >
Author: Evan T. Smith23rd July 2008
Every year there are approximately 3 million people that are bitten by dogs and statistics show that most victims are children.
Dog bite is not as simple as it seems to appear. It may result to serious injuries like:
• Lacerations
• Punctures... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group01st July 2008
Nearly 40 percent of American households have at least one dog, according to an annual survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. The average number of dogs per household stands at 1.7, with the total number of dogs in the United State... Read >
Author: Bradley Steffens25th June 2008
With this modern age, people from varied walks of life are attuned in raising and rearing for animals of their choice or likings. Some of them even favored and reared for the wild and exotic ones. To say, that in this modern genre, there could be no wil... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th June 2008
Animals may be cute and cuddly. However, even the friendliest and cuddliest animal, can be harmful to its owner or to other individuals.
Animal attacks may happen while you are out for a walk or you are trying to stop another dog from attacking your ca... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th June 2008
You can claim compensation for many different types of personal injuries. Some of the most common accidents where injuries occur are road traffic accidents including motorcycle accidents, accidents a work, slip and trips in supermarkets or on uneven pave... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton15th May 2008
More than 4.5 million dog bite incidents are reported in the United States per year. Approximately half are incidents involving the family dog. There is no guarantee your dog will never bite someone. A dog can behave unpredictably, become aggressive and b... Read >
Author: Jay Jacovitz14th April 2008
Keeping a dog as a pet has been shown to benefit physical and mental health in both adults and children. They can be wonderful companions and the interactions experienced by growing up with a dog can offer many positives to child development.
Along wi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th March 2008
The onset of a dog bite or attack brings harmful consequences to your family. If your dog bites someone, you may be forced to pay for injuries cause by the bite or even defend yourself against a lawsuit. Your property insurance bill may also increase whic... Read >
Author: Avery Tynes Agency21st February 2008
Lipliner is not essential unless you are looking for a perfectly defined finished “Look”, then you will want to apply Lipliner. Prior to the onset of some semi permanent lipstains you would always apply lip liners before your lipstick to avoid bleedin... Read >
Author: Carol Clifton08th August 2007
Most animal injuries result from dog bites. Other pets are kept indoors or can do little damage. If you've been injured by another type of animal then chances are it isn't someone's pet. As such there is no one to make a personal injury claim against.
... Read >
Author: abul kashem23rd July 2007
Every year 5 million dog bite reports are filed. Over $1 billion are paid in losses. Reacting to complaints, city councils are passing ever more ordinances that affect dog ownership. Neighborhood, rental complexes, and home owners associations are includ... Read >
Author: Emma Snow01st July 2007
Being anxious is one of the natural emotions of an individual. Who isn’t anxious about a particular test result, about an office presentation or their own wedding? It is when this anxiety gets out of control and begins to interfere with one’s daily ro... Read >
Author: Alien13th May 2007
The dangers of having dogs as petsThere have been a number of tragic stories in the news mostly involving young people who have sustained serious personal injuries in severe and brutal dog bite attacks. Many of these victims and their families have later ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st April 2007
Question: How do Rhode Island personal injury lawyers charge for personal injury / automobile accident cases?
Answer: Most Rhode Island Attorneys take personal injury, premises liability, dog bite cases, slip and fall and auto / car accidents on a cont... Read >
Author: David Slepkow, Rhode Island Lawyer07th February 2007
The Humane Society has gone on record stating that dog bites have become an epidemic. While I agree that the more than five million annually recorded bites are of epidemic proportions, it is nonsense to categorize dog bites themselves as an epidemic. Th... Read >
Author: Gary05th January 2007
It happens all too often; sometimes even the most mild tempered and obedient dog will do it. He or she bites, you or someone close to you and it's for no apparent reason. Now you're scratching you're head and digging through your mind trying to find the... Read >
Author: Matt Ryan03rd October 2006
When raising a puppy, there is a fine line between a dog bite and puppy love. Adult dogs will bite for a numbers of reasons, including fear, defensiveness, and aggression. But puppies have yet to develop many of the behaviors (such as possessiveness, terr... Read >
Author: Martin Olliver15th September 2006
There are many forms of dog aggression. The distinguished police dog trainer Ed Frawley of Leerburg Kennels names 16 forms in his training guides, accounting for everything from the dog's gender, to their possessiveness, territoriality, dominance, or fear... Read >
Author: Martin Olliver20th April 2006
Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each year.
Most bites landed on children with boys mo... Read >
Author: Moses Wright15th March 2006
When an attorney takes on a medical-related lawsuit, the attorney is confronted with enormous volumes of medical records crammed with esoteric terminology, inexplicable shorthand and indecipherable handwriting. Yet his client's future depends on the attor... Read >
Author: Vickie Milazzo RN, MSN, JD20th November 2005
While dogs may be our best friends, some dogs can become aggressive and bite someone. A dog bite falls under the law in the personal injury category. Each state has various laws regarding the liability of the dog's owner. Following are things you should d... Read >
Author: Katie Brandt
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