National Dog Bite Prevention Week® is April 7-13, 2024 and we've got some helpful tips on how to prevent dog bites and what to do after a dog attack.
Categories for Dog Bite Accidents
Dog Bite Rates Are Up Worldwide – Why?
Learn about dog bite rates worldwide & how dog attacks & surgeries have increased across the globe. Find out where to get legal help after a dog bite.
The 5 Dog Personality Traits & How to Anticipate Attacks
Explore canine behavior with the Vienna Dog Personality Test and uncover helpful insights that may allow you to evaluate a dog's propensity to attack.
How to Protect Against a Dog Biting You When Delivering Mail
Learn how to protect against a dog biting you when delivering mail or packages. Get safety tips & learn how to get legal help after a dog attack.
Does Punishing a Dog Increase the Risk of Dog Bites?
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.
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…