Dog Bite Injuries

If a dog has bitten you or a loved one, you may be wondering, “Can I Sue for a Dog Bite?”  The short answer is:  “It depends.”  Several factors determine whether you can file a dog bite lawsuit if a dog in Ohio has bitten you, and other circumstances influence […]

Nearly every year, about 4 million people in the United States are bitten or attacked by a dog. This kind of case falls under the tort law category, which covers personal injury law. Ohio dog bite laws can become complicated depending on the state, county, city, regulations, and laws. So,

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

You’ve undoubtedly heard people refer to a dog as “man’s best friend.” However, that opinion is not universal. People who have been attacked or bitten by a dog often endure severe and lasting physical and emotional trauma. Fortunately, the law affords these victims some comfort in the form of monetary

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

Owning dogs comes with the risk that someone might be bitten. If you or a loved one were unfortunate enough to have been bitten by someone else’s dog, you have probably wondered: “What measures can I take to ensure this dog will not bite again?” or “Can I have this