Category: Dog Bites

Can I sue after a dog bite? It’s one of the first questions injured victims ask, and for good reason.  Every year, millions of Americans are bitten by dogs, and the DMV region is no exception.  What makes these incidents particularly frustrating is how suddenly they occur.  Dog bite injuries are not minor inconveniences; they…

Dog parks are an increasingly common feature of our urban recreation infrastructure. Even existing public dog parks have seen a dramatic rise in their usage rates since the COVID-19 pandemic. Ideally, dog parks are a great venue for both pets and people to meet new friends and socialize casually in an outdoor setting. However, the…

Did you know that there are roughly fifty-thousand active police dogs in the US today? Even in this age of advancing surveillance and forensic technology, law enforcement agencies all across America and the world still rely on the keen nose of man’s best friend. Police dogs, or K9’s, have been used by law enforcement since…

In the wake of sustaining an injury, the immediate priorities inevitably take precedence. This is the way it should be! The health of the injured person is of the utmost importance. The natural first call should be to emergency services. Paramedics can treat injuries at the scene, and their prompt intervention can prevent serious injuries…