Categories for Dog Bite Accidents

It’s summer, and while that means cookouts, beach trips, and outdoor fun, it also means there’s a greater risk of dog attacks. Every year, 4.5 million Americans, half of them small children, are bitten by a dog and the number of attacks tends to rise…

Although dogs have earned the title of “man’s best friend,” sometimes dogs can be aggressive and will bite another person. This can create a host of problems, including a liability lawsuit if the victim of the bite brings forward a claim for damages. Prevention is…

A dog bite can occur out of nowhere, when you least expect it. However, there are a few general indicators that a bite is more likely to happen, allowing you to plan accordingly. Here are a few things to keep a watchful eye on, and…

When you adopt a dog from a shelter or humane society, you expect that the dog has met basic criteria, meaning that it has not been shown to be aggressive and hasn’t bit or attacked anyone. However, many shelters and humane societies engage in the…

You can help keep your area safe by reporting a dangerous dog. Learn the signs of a potentially dangerous dog and with whom to file a report.

As much as we'd like to believe man’s best friend wouldn’t hurt a fly, dogs can inflict serious injury if they bite. Learn how to take care of a dog bite.

Turns out there's some truth to the old cliché that dogs hate the mailman: more than 5,000 U.S. Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs in 2013.

Preventing dog bites is important, but even more so with children in the house. Educate yourself about preventing dog bites with children here.

Follow these tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association for teaching children how to avoid dog bites.

Find out how dog bites affect children. Check out the stats and learn why children are more likely to be affected by dog attacks than adults. Learn how to protect your child and what to do if your child is being attacked.