A dog bite can bring significant changes to a person’s life, and recovery can be a long-term challenge for many people. What medical care might person need to heal from a bite? What medical care might a person require after a dog bite? The average dog bite claim was...
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How to get compensated for a dog bite injury
If you get attacked by a dog, you may have serious injuries. You will want to seek compensation for any damages and expenses associated with medical bills, trauma and missed work. You will need to pursue a personal injury claim against the dog's owner to recover your...
Does New Jersey follow the one-bite rule?
The aftermath of animal violence can range from mild to devastating. A little nip from a friend's pup may not send someone running to a lawyer. But when an aggressive hound causes severe wounds, many sufferers need financial help. Dog bites can cause infections and...
A dog attack may cause you to develop PTSD
If you have ever been around dogs, you know how unpredictable they can be. While some dogs demonstrate warning signs before they attack, others bite with virtually no notice. Depending on the extent of your injuries and other factors, a dog attack may leave you with...
How can children avoid dog bites?
It is up to dog owners to control their pets and prevent them from causing harm. While many pet owners are extremely responsible, it only takes one negligent person to cause serious injuries. Additionally, many dog bite victims are children. As a result, parents must...
Can you help children move past a dog bite?
A dog bite can be a traumatic event for children. Even when your child does not sustain serious injuries, he or she may experience an emotional impact. As a parent, you need to know how you can help your child move past the incident. In the aftermath of a dog bite,...
Teaching your child to be safe around dogs
Dogs can be incredible creatures. With wagging tails and faces that seem to grin, children are often drawn to dogs. Whether you have a family dog of your own or you enjoy meeting dogs when you go outside, it is essential to teach your child how to be safe around dogs....
Pit bulls top most damaging dog bite list
Dogs are individuals and you can not rely on breed alone to predict the risk that a dog will bite. However, some breeds of dogs are more prone to biting and cause more damage with their bites. A recent study found that in cases where researchers knew the breed of a...
3 examples of severe emotional trauma after a dog bite
Many people are familiar with the devastating physical effects of dog bites but there is a debilitating emotional effect that is just as harmful. Understandably, victims of dog attacks heal from the physical damage of the attack without addressing any of the mental...
What does a capnocytophaga infection look like?
If you have suffered from a dog bite attack, you might initially focus on the wrong dangers. After all, many people know the risks of rabies. But not as many understand the true risk: that of bacterial infection. Capnocytophaga infection is just one of many infections...