What to Do After a Dog Attack

Dog Attack: What to Do Dogs are a man’s best friends, however, in just a blink of an eye, a situation with a dog can become dangerous and unpredictable. Annually about 1,000 Americans are sent to the emergency room due to a dog attack. These injuries can include but are not limited to: Puncture Wounds […]

How Does Dog Bite Liability Work?

In Rhode Island, there is one standard that we look at to begin the decision tree as to whether or not an owner of a dog is responsible for your injuries. The question is, did the dog bite occur inside or outside the enclosure? The enclosure is defined as the logical border of the actual […]

What to Do After a Dog Bite?

If you are bitten by a dog, first, dial 911 let them know you were bitten by a dog and ask them to have the police, rescue, and animal control officer respond to the location you were bitten. If there was a witness to the incident, ask the witness to stay until the police arrive. […]

Rhode Island Dog Bite Laws

Every year, many Americans are bitten by a dog. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year in the U.S. If you have found yourself in this predicament, you are not alone. If you have been bitten by a dog, the first thing you should […]

What Compensation Can I get For Dog Attack Injuries?

If a dog bit you and you sustained injuries including puncture wounds, lacerations, infections, crushing injuries, broken bones, psychological trauma, scarring, disfigurement, and additional harm while trying to escape, you could be compensated.

What to Do After a Dog Bite

With the weather getting warmer and days getting longer, everyone is slowly stretching out of their winter blues and heading back outdoors, including our furry friends. With this, comes an increased risk of dog bites. It is important for dog owners to follow the necessary precautions to ensure that their dog does not injure other […]

Massachusetts Dog Bite Laws

What if you’re out for a walk one day in Massachusetts and, as you pass by a man walking his dog, the dog lunges at you and bites you? What if an overly excited dog jumps on you and causes injury? What does Massachusetts law say about your rights as the victim of a dog […]

What is the Average Dog Bite Settlement?

If you or a loved one has been attacked and bitten by a dog, you may wonder – What is it worth? Can I sue? And, if so – who? Yes, dog bites are compensable injuries under the law. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to consult with competent legal […]