Attacks by Dogs and Other Animals

Many people consider their dogs to be man's best friend, but what happens when you or a family member experience a dog bite through no fault of your own? Not only can this result in physical injury, but it may also cause long-lasting emotional or psychological...

Annually, many people sustain dog bites and these attacks lead to injuries that require serious medical attention. Due to the prevalence of this type of personal injury, many dog bite claims make it to court.  If you are a victim of a dog bite, state laws and local...

Sadly, animal attacks and bites occur all too frequently. Sometimes it’s a sneaky raccoon slipping in the pet door, sometimes we’re bitten by snakes trying to protect our pets, and other times we’re bitten by snakes that are our pets. And then there are the times when...

National Dog Bite Prevention Week runs from April 9 to 15 this year. The focus of the awareness program is to educate dog owners and the public about dog bite prevention. To draw attention to the week, the Insurance Information Institute, in collaboration with State...

Not all personal injury cases make it in front of a jury. Some are dismissed outright, but the vast majority are settled before the need for a trial. These settlements can happen after negotiation between the parties or through some means of alternative dispute...

Sharks are terrifying, which is why so many movies are made about them terrorizing us. But some people won’t be satisfied with the thrill of film and must see these creatures up close, and sometimes those who swim with sharks get hurt. A federal judge last week denied...