Attacks by Dogs and Other Animals

Most people associate animal bites with incidents involving dogs. Dog bites are a common type of animal attack, but they are not the only ones. Exotic animals have strict regulation under legislation that restricts ownership and details specific care, containment and...

Many are passionate about dogs. There are good reasons why, including loyalty and intelligence. They are commonly known as "man's best friend," after all. Despite their positive characteristics, though, canines sometimes attack. A pedestrian innocently strolling down...

Because of their size, children are at high risk of sustaining a serious injury in a dog attack. In the immediate aftermath of an attack, your child may need emergency medical care to repair bite wounds. Regrettably, the risk to your child's physical health does not...

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...

72% of the fatal dog attacks recorded in the United States in 2020 were the result of pit bull attacks. The severity of injuries caused by this breed has led many states to designate the breed as dangerous or to outright ban ownership. Is it legal to own a pit bull in...

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...

When it comes to a dog bite case, the dog owners will usually be held liable. This means they need to pay for your medical bills. In some extraordinary circumstances, the dog’s owner won’t have to cover these bills and might not be found responsible. A dog owner is...

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...