Animal Bites & Attacks

Being approached by an off-leash dog can be frightening, even if the owner is nearby. In this situation, simple defensive steps can help lower the risk of an attack by the dog.  Take these actions when you come across a loose dog in your neighborhood or the local...

Each state has its own laws about dog bite liability. In New Jersey, the dog owner is responsible for the financial costs of an attack injury except in specific circumstances.  Learn more about the state dog bite statutes and steps to take if you or a family member...

Though many dogs make excellent companions, some animals are unpredictable and dangerous. If a dog attacks you, you may sustain a variety of injuries, ranging from broken bones to psychological trauma. Even after your wounds heal, you may have physical scars that last...

Dog bites are not exactly rare in the United States. In fact, there are more than 4.5 million dog bites somewhere in the country every single year. While most of these bites cause little or no injury, others are more serious. If you develop an infection after a bite,...

New Jersey residents who fall victim to bite attacks do not always get over this trauma fast. For many, it is an ongoing and excruciating battle. Today we will look at one area of affect that bite attacks may have. We will look at the mental impact bites result in and...

Are some dogs more likely to bite? If you have concerns about the risk of attack by an aggressive dog, you should know the numbers behind breeds that frequently cause serious injury to humans.  Keep this study published by the American Animal Hospital Association in...

An animal bite, no matter the type, is always something that you should take seriously. After the initial bite, you are not out of the dark in terms of danger. When thinking about dog and cat bites, it is easy to make the claim that dog bites are worse. After all,...

Bringing dogs to a dedicated park where they can run unleashed has numerous benefits for both owners and their pets. New Jersey's dog parks, however, have particular dangers. With an awareness of them, dog owners may prevent canine attacks, bites and serious injuries....

Many people who have suffered a dog bite fear contracting rabies. However, while there may be a chance of rabies infection from an unvaccinated animal, the chances of contracting the virus from a dog bite are actually relatively small because most pet dogs receive the...

Around holidays, parents of small children have plenty of tasks to occupy them in their preparations for the celebrations. With all the frantic activities that happen on holidays, they may no longer be paying as close attention to what's going on around their children...