Archive for October, 2008
Michigan Dog-Owners Should Protect Themselves from Liability
Monday, October 6th, 2008Due to the alarming frequency of dog attacks, Michigan dog owners are encouraged to protect themselves from liability. Homeowners and renters insurance policies usually cover liability and liability coverage typically ranges from $100,000 – $300,000. If the victim’s claim exceeds that amount, then the dog’s owner will be responsible for the additional damages. [...]
Omaha Approves Dangerous Dog Ordinance
Saturday, October 4th, 2008Omaha, Nebraska passed a law requiring owners to put a muzzle on their pit-bulls and other dogs deemed by the City to be dangerous. The law defines dangerous by the breed of the dog and includes any dog that would bite when unprovoked or would chase people down the streets. However, dogs that [...]
Owning a Dog Can Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet
Friday, October 3rd, 2008Dog owners need to assess their financial liability should their dog attack someone. Single bites could cost tens of thousands of dollars, lawsuits even more, and if the attack is serious, dog owners could even serve jail time to account for their dog’s actions. Moreover, due to the rising costs of dog-bite claims, [...]
130 Pound Pit-Bull Mauls 6 Year-Old Boy
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008A six year-old boy is in serious condition after being mauled by a massive pit-bull last week in Moses Lake, Washington. Authorities say the six year-old was playing in his grandmothers back yard when the 130 pound pit-bull pushed through the fence, chased the boy down and leaped on him, biting his ears, face [...]
California Dog-Bite Victim Receives One-Million Dollar Settlement
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008A California woman recently settled a lawsuit for severe scarring and injuries to her face after being attacked by an American bulldog. On April 6, 2006, the woman was walking her own dog to a bus stop to pick up her children when she was attacked by the bulldog that bit her face and [...]