You’ve probably seen “Beware of Dog” signs posted outside in people’s fenced yards. You’ve probably never placed such a sign inside your own home or seen one inside a friend’s or relative’s home. However, most fatal dog attacks are perpetrated by family pets residing in the victims’ homes. A vicious dog bites […]

If you’ve been bitten by a dog or injured in a dog attack of some type, even if a dog just knocked you off your bike, the first thing you should do is try to determine how seriously you have been hurt. Dog bites are often punctured wounds that go

Dogs should not bite anyone, but they do. When a person gets bitten by a dog in Ohio, they have specific legal rights.  Set out below is an outline of actions you can take. Dog bite laws in Ohio allow a victim to be properly compensated for their injuries. This

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dog bites occur every 75 seconds each day in the United States, according to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This means one in 50 Americans has a chance of being bitten every day and that 1,000 citizens will

An individual with a disability may need support from a service animal throughout their entire life. Both federal laws and the laws in Ohio offer various types of protection for using a service animal in different situations, such as public areas, employment premises, housing, educational institutions, and public transportation. A

We’ve put together a quick checklist to help people understand what they need to do if attacked and bitten by a dog. If you follow this checklist, it may help protect your best interests both now and in the future. Here’s the quick overview checklist. We will explain each item

According to the CDC, approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog every year in the United States. Over 800,000 of these dog bite victims must seek medical care for their injuries. Dog bites can not only be extremely painful and frustrating – but they can also be costly.