As long as people have had dogs as domesticated pets, there have been problems because of dog bites. As dogs cannot be held responsible for biting people, it is their owners who are held accountable by law. Traditionally many states from the eighteenth century have been holding dog owners responsible for their dogs’ behavior. The CDC estimates that there are more than 5 million dog bite instances every year in the US. The cliché of the mail man being chased by the dog is based on the truth, as they are the most bitten of all, followed by senior citizens.
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that there are 72 million dogs in the US, in around 43 million homes. These numbers can help you understand the severity of the problem. In order to bring relief to the victims and the dog owners, insurance companies offer dog bite insurance in the range of $100,000 – $300,000. Any dog owner whose dog bites someone who is performing his or her duty required by the law, or is in the owner’s premises by express or implied invitation from the owner, or due to negligence of the owner is considered liable. Florida dog bite statute states that if the dog owner has put up signs prominently warning trespassers of “Bad Dog” or if the person is under six years old and left unsupervised or if the bite happened due to the victim’s negligence the dog owner’s responsibility changes, in proportion to the victim’s contribution to the dog biting incident.
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Dog Bites
Technology has undoubtedly changed the world we live in. If you want to communicate with your friends as to your day or your plans that night, you more often than not use a social networking site as means of getting the word out. However, your social networking of choice could also be your biggest obstruction when you decide to pursue a personal injury claim.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Nursing Home Abuse,
Slip & Fall,
Medical Malpractice,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Traumatic Brain Injury,
Medication Errors,
Catastrophic Injuries,
Wrongful Death,
Truck Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Defective Products,
Construction Accidents,
News,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law,
Premises Liability
When you’ve been injured in a slip and fall, a car accident, or any type of personal injury incident, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and flurry of emotions.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Nursing Home Abuse,
Slip & Fall,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Truck Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Construction Accidents,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law
A 74-year-old Putnam County resident died last week after being attacked by two dogs.
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Topics:
Personal Injury,
Wrongful Death,
Dog Bites
When you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, it can be a scary time for you and your family. There are so many questions, not enough answers, and too little time to decide what to do next. One of the first steps to getting your life back is to know when to call in a personal injury attorney to assist you in your case.
You’ve been told by a doctor that you’re seriously injured. If your injury has ultimately led you to the hospital and a medical professional has deemed your injury serious, then it’s time to call a personal injury lawyer. Just because you may be covered by insurance, does not mean you should trust they have your family’s best interest at heart. If you are losing time from work and you can not get the recovery you deserve, then it is time to bring in a qualified personal injury attorney. An attorney will work with your insurance company and the other parties involved to ensure you have less to worry about as you recover from your traumatic injury.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Slip & Fall,
Medical Malpractice,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Medication Errors,
Catastrophic Injuries,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Defective Products,
Construction Accidents,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law,
Dangerous Drugs
