Category Archives: Dog Bite Injuries
Woman Receives $1 Million In NJ Dog Attack
While some puppies nip their owners when they’re playing together, a serious dog bite can change a person’s life forever. Unfortunately, this was what happened to a New Jersey woman. While she survived the dog attack, she has undergone extensive physical therapy and still cannot use one of her hands. On a brighter note,… Read More »
New Jersey Man, Puppy Recovering From Dog Attack
While many neighborhoods are peaceful, some are overrun by vicious dogs. In some cases, these dogs attack people multiple times. This can be frustrating to those who live in the area, especially if there are children or elderly people in the area. Both are vulnerable to dog bites, so what can be done? A… Read More »
New Jersey One Of The Top States For Dog Bite Claims
In 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, people were stuck at home more. Bored, many Americans fixed their loneliness with a new pet—mainly dogs. While dogs can be great pets, and highly loyal ones at that, they require a lot of attention. So when COVID numbers decreased and people were sent back to work… Read More »
String Of Dog Bites Reported In Nutley
While dogs can bite suddenly for unknown reasons, a lot of dog attacks have to do with aggressive behavior. When dog owners don’t train their dogs or work on their behavior, it can lead to biting. And these bites can happen to strangers, neighbors, and even family members living in the home. In just… Read More »
How To Handle An Unleashed Dog
You’re on a walk with your dog when an unleashed dog comes barreling toward you. What do you do? How do you keep yourself safe and avoid an attack? While not all situations like this will result in an attack, many do. The dog may seem friendly at first, but then see your dog… Read More »
Dog Attacked By Pitbulls At New Jersey Doggie Daycare
When you think of dog attacks, you may think of a dog attacking a human. While this is the most common case, it’s also not uncommon for dog attacks to involve other dogs. This was recently the case in New Jersey, when a dog was attacked by two pitbulls at an animal care facility… Read More »
Teens Rescue Girl From Pitbull In New Jersey Dog Attack
It can be scary to step in when a mean dog is attacking someone, especially a stranger, but three teens came to the rescue of a girl who was recently attacked by a pitbull in a New Jersey park. The girl was injured but later released from the hospital. Her mom was ecstatic that… Read More »
2 Boys Attacked By Pitbulls In Edison
Dogs are not always friendly. Many dog owners don’t know how to keep their canines under control, causing distress in the neighborhood. It can be especially devastating when children are attacked by dogs while outside playing. This was what happened in Edison on the afternoon of November 19. Two boys were playing near a… Read More »
Common Infections In Dog Attacks
When people think of dog bites, lacerations are probably the first thing that come to mind. After all, it’s obvious that dog bites can cause deep wounds. But these wounds harbor bacteria from the dog’s mouth, and this bacteria can lead to deadly infections. These infections can cause a lot of bodily damage. They… Read More »
New Jersey Dog Bite Laws
Dog attacks are something that owners need to be aware of. Dog bites happen more often than you may think—4.5 million dog bites happen every year in the United States. Many of these bites cause serious injury and even death. Each state has its own laws when it comes to dog bites. New Jersey… Read More »
