June 1, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions About Filing a Claim After a Dog Bite Injury
Dog bites can easily lead to serious and even disfiguring injuries. More often than not, dog bite injuries are caused by a familiar dog, such as the pet of a neighbor or friend. After an attack, victims often have a number of questions about their rights and what they should do next. An experienced dog…
June 5, 2017
Dog Attacks Involving Mail Carriers On The Rise
The number of postal workers who have been attacked by dogs nationwide significantly increased in 2016, according to data released by the U.S. Postal Service. The federal agency said there were 6,755 dog attacks involving mail carriers in 2016, about 200 more than the year before. Dog bite prevention training and continuing education are crucial…
April 26, 2017
Which Common Places In Massachusetts Are People Most Likely To Be Bitten By Dogs?
With the weather changing to more-favorable conditions for owners to walk their dogs, pedestrians should be weary of the chance of being subject to a dog bite. Every year in the United States, 800,000 dog bites are severe enough to need medical treatment; 17 are fatal. Fifty percent of all American children are bitten by…
July 21, 2016
Our Family Dog Just Bit Me, What Do I Do?
Dog bites could result in serious, or sometimes even catastrophic or fatal injuries. There are a number of reasons why dogs bite people. However, as Rhode Island dog bite lawyers, we know that regardless of why dogs bite, the consequences could be devastating. Dogs bite people of all ages, but they cause the most damage…