Category Archives: Dog Bite Injuries
Postal Worker Attacks in New Jersey
Mail carriers have a tough job. They have to get mail delivered to residents’ houses six days a week, through sweltering summer weather, freezing rain, ice, possibly snow, and other adverse conditions. Postal workers also have to deal with dog attacks. As many dog owners think their dogs are friendly, they may not act… Read More »
Primary Home Insurer Ordered to Cover Dog Bite at Insured’s Second Home
The topic of insurance and coverage can become a complicated issue, especially when an incident occurs at a person’s second home. But even if a homeowner has full coverage at both homes, insurance companies will still try to deny claims, resulting in lengthy and costly court battles. A lower court ordered a primary home… Read More »
Woman Attacked by Pit Bull
When you think of dog attacks, you may think of people being bitten by random dogs, but many attacks involve family pets. A woman was recently injured by one of their pit bulls. The incident happened on January 10. Two police officers from the Hackensack Police Department responded to an apartment on Hudson Street,… Read More »
Infant Killed, Parents Injured in Pit Bull Attack
It’s always devastating when a child dies. This is especially true when the baby is killed by a family pet. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A 3-month-old infant was killed in a dog attack in New Jersey. The fatal incident happened on the morning of March 9 in Woodbridge Township…. Read More »
Toddler Mauled by Pit Bull at Community Garage Sale
Many people enjoy attending garage sales. Community ones can be especially fun, since you can explore various sales within a short distance. This can be a fun outing for a family — that is, until a loved one is bitten by a loose dog. This is what happened to a New Jersey family in… Read More »
Loose Rottweiler Bites Man in Arm
Many people keep their dogs in their houses and yards, but an open door, window, or other means of escape can lead to attacks. Dogs have been known to cause serious injuries and even fatalities with their strong jaws and legs. A rottweiler left a man with a wound on his arm after the… Read More »
Prevention and Treatment of Dog Bites
Our pets are curious. They use their mouths to experience the world around them, whether that means catching mice, fetching tennis balls, eating food, or biting people. Yes, your dog may be super sweet and friendly, but they can still bite suddenly. Dogs’ mouths are full of saliva that contains bacteria. When a dog… Read More »
Dog Owners Reminded to Control Dogs After Vicious Attack
When a child is attacked by a dog, it’s often a catastrophic situation. It’s also devastating, given that no child should have to worry about dog bites. Dogs are man’s best friend, after all — until they’re not. Dog owners need to do more to control their dogs. They cannot assume their canine companions… Read More »
3 Men Pull Dog Off Group in NJ Attack
When people think of dog attacks, they may think that a person provoked the dog in some way. Would a dog just come up to someone and bite them? It’s not only possible, but it happens a lot more than you might expect. A group of people were recently attacked by a dog in… Read More »
Helping Mail Carriers Prevent Dog Bites
Mail carriers have an important job. Six days a week, these workers deliver mail to residences, ensuring you get your letters in a timely manner. Without postal workers, there would likely be chaos. Mail carriers have no problem working in inclement weather, but they do have one major problem: dogs. Even the sweetest dog… Read More »
