Category Archives: Dog Bite Injuries
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 »
Possible Bite And Run Law For NJ Dog Owners?
You may have heard of hit and run accidents, in which a person causes a car crash and then flees the scene without seeking medical help or exchanging personal information. In New Jersey, a lot of dog owners are acting similarly after attacks. Instead of staying at the dog bite scene, helping the victim,… Read More »
Girl Injured In New Jersey Dog Attack
Dogs are not always man’s best friends. They may not even be a child’s best friend. Too many youngsters trust canines, only to get mauled in a dog attack. Some get seriously injured and even killed. A 3-year-old girl is recovering from serious injuries after she was attacked by a family friend’s pitbull. The… Read More »
Security Guard Charged With Assault In Dog Attack
Dog bite cases can be punished harshly in some cases. In fact, some people can be charged with a crime when their dog bites others. This was the case in New Jersey, when a security guard allowed a dog to bite someone outside a restaurant. The security guard is now facing aggravated assault charges…. Read More »
Police Shoot Dog After It Attacks Woman
Dog bites seem to be on the rise. Women and children are getting attacked by “man’s best friend” at high rates. It is not uncommon for people to get bitten while walking down the street and even in their own backyard. Police officers and animal control officials are taking note and doing what they… Read More »
