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Teaching children about dog safety is an essential aspect of responsible pet ownership. Children are naturally drawn to dogs and may not understand the risks of interacting with them. According to DogsBite.org, there is a one in 50 chance of a dog biting you in...
Most interactions with dogs are without incident. However, dog bites account for a significant number of injuries in the US each year. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States every year. Of these...
Major, life-changing injuries can result from dog bite attacks. Victims often suffer permanent injuries, causing scarring and disabilities that may require surgery. Dog attacks can also result in psychological effects, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety...
Although many states have a one-bite rule when it comes to dog attacks, Rhode Island follows a strict liability statute in certain dog bite cases. Under that law, a dog owner has legal liability for bite injuries even if the dog has never been aggressive before. ...
As the weather gets colder it is more likely that people will quickly let their dogs outside to do their business and watch from the warmth of their porch. With that risk comes a lot of liability. In Rhode Island, if a dog bites someone when the dog is off of the...
