Dog Attacks

Dogs are the top pet in America, and in Ohio, by a wide margin. That margin continues to widen as more people welcome dogs into their households and we become a more “dog-friendly” culture. But with more dogs in more places, Ohio dog bite liability has become a growing concern. Many owners consider their dog …

Dog ownership in America is higher than anywhere else and has increased in recent years. The growing acceptance of dogs in public spaces means that you are more likely to encounter dogs in all walks of life. But most dog attacks happen on the owner’s property or close to it. If your job often involves …

As we enter the dog days of summer, your chances of getting bitten by a dog go up. But even if you avoid a dog bite, the owner may be responsible for any damage their dog causes. This includes situations where somebody is injured while escaping a dog attack, a dog running loose that causes …

Every thirty-six seconds, somebody in the United States is bitten by a dog. More than half of dog bite victims are children. Dog bites are a greater health risk to children than common diseases, such as mumps and measles, and occur more frequently than injuries from bicycles, playgrounds, skateboards, and ATVs. One out of four …

Hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by dogs every year in Ohio. Thanks to a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court, those who suffer a dog bite can now file charges against the dog’s owner even if the animal has not first been declared a “dangerous dog.” The ruling has important legal implications for …

Anyone who has ever owned a dog knows from experience that their loyalty and companionship makes them “man’s best friend.” But, anyone who has ever been bitten by a dog has a totally different opinion: The experience is physically and emotionally traumatic. Dogs bite millions of people each year, leading to hundreds of millions of …