How to Prevent a Dog Bite

According to the CDC, approximately 4.5 million people are injured due to dog bites and animal attacks each and every year. Of these, the individuals most vulnerable are children, who can become seriously injured or even killed due to a dog attack. Although dogs are often our closest companions and can often be an extension […]

Dog bites and injures New Jersey woman

According to sources, a New Jersey woman was bitten by a dog on April 12 after the owner let her dogs run without a leash. The 34-year-old woman’s dog bite injuries required her to seek treatment at a hospital. The dog attack occurred at about 6:15 p.m. while the 34-year-old was on a rail trail […]

Insurance premiums may go up after dog bite

New Jersey residents may be interested to hear that about homeowner liability claims, emphasizing the role that dog bites have on homeowners’ insurance rates. According to the Insurance Information Institute, dog bites represent approximately one-third of the amount that is paid out on homeowner insurance liability claims, resulting in approximately $489 million in 2012 alone. […]

Dogs maul New Jersey woman

A Plainfield woman was viciously attacked by two dogs that were later shot by police responding to the scene. The woman is currently in the hospital recovering from dog bite injuries. Witnesses told police that this is not the first time the dogs have gotten out of their fence or run loose in the neighborhood. […]