Category Archives: Dog Bite

Whether you deliver pizzas, mail or flowers, as a delivery driver, you are responsible for dropping off special items to clients’ houses. This can be an enjoyable and rewarding profession, however, it does place you in the unknown when it comes to homes with dogs. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe […]

The cost of dog bites is high, leading to pain, lost work days, expenses in medical care and more. Though dogs have been a part of humans’ lives for over 12,000 years, the reality is that they are not always predictable. Even friendly pets can sometimes snap, leading to significant dog bite injuries. The owner of […]

People often talk about how clean dogs’ mouths are, but the truth is that they can carry some significant bacteria and diseases. One of the rare infections that you must watch out for with any kind of dog bite is the capnocytophaga infection. Though it is extremely rare, this infection can lead to death. The […]

Dogs are beloved companions that play important roles in the lives of people all over Texas. Some dogs are working dogs that serve important roles such as protecting livestock or even guiding them to pasture, while other dogs provide services to people with disabilities. Even non-working dogs, known as pets and companion animals, offer their […]

Your aunt’s temperamental Pomeranian bit you on the hand. While it hurt, you didn’t think it was anything serious because the dog was so small. Now, however, your hand is hot, swollen and tender near the bite. Should you be worried? Yes. It doesn’t take a big dog to cause serious damage from a bite […]

Dogs are beloved creatures who have a positive impact on many people’s lives. But however tame you might think your dog may be, there is always the risk of them snapping at an intruder or injuring a stranger. While other people who don’t know your dog can take steps to avoid triggering a dog attack, […]

Witnessing a dog bite, especially a severe attack, can be deeply distressing. Serious attacks are usually sudden, can cause ghastly injuries and, of course, bystanders are at risk of becoming victims too. Being a true dog lover may only make the experience more shocking. Despite the feeling of helplessness, there can be some active steps […]

Dog bites can be traumatizing, especially if the victim has minimal information about the k9 that hurt them. Because of this, they may want to act fast as their injury could be critical. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 800,000 dog bites require extensive medical treatment every year. That means 1 out of […]

When you take your child out for a walk or to the park, you may be on the lookout for dangers. You teach your child to look both ways before crossing the street and not to talk to strangers. But children also face danger from negligent owners of dogs. Most dog owners are responsible and […]