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 … Continue reading “The High Costs of Dog Bites to Children”
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 … Continue reading “Ohio Court Makes It Easier to Charge Owner of ‘Dangerous’ Dog”
When somebody causes your injury, Ohio personal injury law requires the responsible party to compensate you. Most personal injury cases do not end up going to court. Usually, compensation is paid by the at-fault party’s insurance company through a settlement. But you do not have to accept a settlement offer. If the offer seems unfair, … Continue reading “Ohio Personal Injury Law: Insurance Settlement or Lawsuit?”
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 … Continue reading “What You Should Know About Ohio Dog Bite Law”
