by Staff Editor | Jul 1, 2020 | Dog Bite, Dog Bites
Our work with Forever Paws Animal Shelter is one of our favorite things we get to do. However, we’d be remiss to not acknowledge that dogs, especially when left unsupervised, untrained or in distress, can be a source of conflict. No one likes to think about it, but...
by Staff Editor | Sep 26, 2019 | Dog Bite, Personal Injury
Although only 50.4% of Massachusetts households have pets, the lowest out of all 50 states, many residents still suffer dog bites and attacks every year. Anyone can be attacked by a dog, but young children and the elderly are the most susceptible to attack. Luckily,...
by Dussault and Zatir P.C. | Jul 6, 2018 | Dog Bite
Each year, these hot summer months bring a notable increase in dog bite injuries throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A dog attack can lead to serious catastrophic injury, not to mention the lasting psychological trauma sustained from being violently...
by Dussault and Zatir P.C. | Jul 13, 2017 | Dog Bite
Dog bites happen every day throughout the suburbs and cities of New Bedford, Fall River and Providence. The injuries sustained can vary from a minor nip to serious catastrophic injury. Let’s take a look at our dog bite laws here in Massachusetts and Rhode...
by Dussault and Zatir P.C. | Aug 31, 2016 | Dog Bite, Dog Bites
Dog bite laws vary from state to state. Today’s post focuses on Rhode Island. R.I. has a number of different laws which could effect a dog bite injury case. Let’s take a look at a couple of important ones.Rhode Island’s Strict Liability Dog Bite...
by Staff | Jul 9, 2016 | Dog Bite
Personal injury and property damage caused by dogs is an age old problem, with centuries of established legislation. States vary on the handling of dog bite cases. Many states are “negligence” states, and many others are “strict liability”...
