Tag: Animal Attacks
Rabid Cat in Santa Rosa; Tips to Stop & Respond to Animal Attacks
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Monday, July 26, 2010. A domestic cat, which bit and scratched a woman in Allentown on July 16, has tested positive for rabies. Rabies is a contagious disease that can be fatal, and both humans and all warm-blooded pets, including…
Dog Bites Cost $412 Million in Insurance Claims in 2009, Up 6.4%
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Friday, September 10, 2010. A recent report by the Insurance Information Institute highlights a disturbing trend. According to an analysis of homeowners insurance data, dog bites accounted for more than a third of all liability claims paid through that insurance…
Surgeons Use Ancient Technique for Dog Bite Nose Reconstruction
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Thursday, September 30, 2010. Every year, nearly five million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. Every 20 minutes, someone is injured by a serious dog bite and requires reconstructive surgery. Half of all dog bites involve injuries to…
What Can I Do If I Suspect a Dog Fighting Operation? Part I
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Monday, October 18, 2010. As personal injury lawyers, we are often confronted with the tragedy of injuries from dog bites-- particularly injuries to children. In the vast majority of cases, negligent dog owners are responsible, either because they fail to…
How Can I Help Prevent Dog Fighting and Animal Attacks? Part II
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. In part I of this two-part series, we discussed the animal cruelty, risk of serious dog bites and public safety risks caused by dog fighting operations. Today we will discuss how to detect and prevent them.…