Tag: Dog Bites
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.…
500 Florida Dog Bite Victims Are Hospitalized Each Year
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. American culture commonly refers to dogs as "man's best friend." But what happens when a dog turns aggressive and bites a person? Dog bites can lead to infection, scarring, and even surgery. Florida dog bite victims…
Study: Dog-Bite Hospitalizations Nearly Doubled Over 15 Years
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. A new government study found a shocking increase in the number of hospitalizations and inpatient treatment from dog bites over the 15-year period from 1993 to 2008. The number of people requiring treatment for serious injuries…
One Florida County Is Calling for Better Dog-Bite Laws
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Dog Bites on Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Dog bites are unfortunately common in Florida. We posted recently that over 500 Floridians are hospitalized each year after being bitten by a dog. Not all dog attacks have equal causes or equal victims, however, and…
