Dog Bite Injury Cases Increased 18% in 2016: Report
The number of reported dog bites and related injuries increased by 18% in 2016, according to the findings of a new report.
Tag Archives: Dog Bite
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Pitbull Bite Lawsuit Results in $2.2M Jury Verdict
A Washington woman who was mauled by a pitbull, has been awarded $2.2 million in damages through a dog bite lawsuit that partially blamed the county where she lived for…
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Dog Bite Lawsuits Account for Third of Homeowner Insurance Liability Claims
According to new data from insurance experts, liability costs associated with dog bite lawsuits were $412 million in 2009, a 6.4 percent increase from the previous year.
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Pit Bull Attacks Lead Many Cities to Consider Banning Breed
In response to pit bull attacks and other dog bites caused by animals thought to have a vicious propensity, many cities and states have passed or considered legislation that restrict…
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Dog Attack Lawsuit Filed Against Louisiana Sheriff’s Office
A Louisiana dog attack lawsuit has been filed against the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. The complaint alleges that local authorities failed to impound a loose pit bull, even though they…
