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”
An official designation of a “dangerous dog” is not required to charge a dog’s owner with failing to control their animal, according to the Ohio Supreme Court in a new ruling applied to existing Ohio dog bite laws. The Court’s ruling stems from a case in which a Cincinnati, Ohio man unleashed his dog to … Continue reading “Ohio Court Makes It Easier to Charge Owner of ‘Dangerous’ Dog”
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”
