Explore how punishing a dog can lead it to become aggressive & where you can get legal help after you or a loved one are bitten by a vicious dog.
Categories for Dog Bite Accidents
Is A Dog Owner Still Liable For A Dog Bite If There’s A “Beware Of Dog” Sign?
Find out if "beware of dog" signs affect owner responsibility for a dog bite in Massachusetts & New Hampshire. Get help from an experienced attorney now.
What Behaviors Are Considered Provoking A Dog To Attack?
Learn what actions might be considered provoking a dog to attack & what to do if the owner of the dog who bit you tries to use this as a defense.
Dispelling The Top Myths About Dog Bites
Discover the top myths about dog bites and get the truth. Find out how to get legal help in Massachusetts or NH after a vicious dog attack.
Can a Vicious Dog Owner Face Criminal Charges After An Attack?
Massachusetts and New Hampshire are both strict liability states, meaning that a dog owner is wholly responsible for any damages caused by their dog during an attack. Usually, compensation is pursued by the victim and/or their family in civil court. But can a negligent or…
Legally Handling a Service Dog Bite
Service dogs are highly trained and almost never bite. They are technically considered medical devices and are different from Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in that they receive more specialized training and enjoy more protections under federal law. That said, there is still an extremely small…
Are Pit Bulls Riskier Than Other Dogs?
Pit bulls have long gotten a bad rap and some cities or states have gone so far as to regulate ownership and breeding or even ban the breed altogether. Laws against pit bulls are often based on the assumption that the breed is more dangerous…
How Owners Can Cause a Dog Attack (And What to Do)
Dogs are the most popular pets in the world – in fact, there are more dogs than children in the United States. But despite the fact that dogs are man’s best friend, they can turn on someone in an instant with very little provocation. Dogs…
Will a Dog Be Euthanized If I Report a Dog Bite In Massachusetts?
If you report a dog bite in Massachusetts, you may be worried that the dog will be euthanized. Here's what to know and when you should contact a dog bite attorney.
Calculating the Cost of Emotional Damages After a Dog Bite
Learn how the cost of emotional damages after a dog bite is calculated. Get help from veteran dog bite lawyers Mazow | McCullough, PC.