Why Dog Bite Claims Are Increasing Dog bite claims and dog attacks are on the rise in Massachusetts, in that we are seeing more and more people owning pets, owning dogs. Because of the increase in the number of dogs within the Commonwealth, we…
Categories for Dog Bite Accidents
I Have Been Hurt by a Dog, Not Bitten: Do I Have a Case?
You don’t have to be bitten by a dog to be injured by a dog. If a dog attacks you, wrestles you to the ground or scratches you, or hurts you in any other way, you can still bring a claim against the dog owner…
What should I do first after being bitten by a dog?
After being bitten by a dog the very first thing you want to do is seek medical attention. You want to make sure that the dog has got its appropriate shots, that your not going to be dealing with a rabies incident. The next thing…
If I have been bitten by a dog, am I entitled to compensation?
If you have been bitten by a dog and you’ve been injured by that bite, you are entitled to compensation by either the dog owner and/or the person who was in control of that dog. The bite needs to obviously have caused some form of…
What is the #1 misconception about dog bite injuries?
The number one misconception in the state of Massachusetts involving dog bite attacks is whose going to pay the claim? Who’s going to compensate you for your injuries? And often times, there is no insurance coverage available. Either the specific owner did not involve the…
