According to several local news organizations, the Postal Services in association with other organizations including the medical community, the insurance industry and veterinarians have launched the National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The official announcement shows that in light of concerns related to the statistics regarding dog bites in the country, the Postal Office decided to organize the Dog Bite Prevention Week to make the alarming numbers related to dog bite fatalities available to the public. The official announcement shows that 4.7 million (read more)
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May
2012
4.7 million Americans Bitten by Dogs Every Year
04
Feb
2011
How to Respond to a Dog Attack
The first thing to do if you are bitten by a dog is run from the attacker. Don’t run away, because the dog will respond to you as “prey.”
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04
Feb
2011
What Should I Do If My Dog Bites Someone?
The best thing to do if your dog has just bitten someone is to immediately gain control of your dog and remain calm.
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04
Feb
2011
Who Is Liable for a Dog Attack?
Since California is a “strict liability state,” the dog’s owner is solely responsible for the dog’s actions, as well as damage done to their own property.
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02
Feb
2011
Dog Bite Ordinances Complicate Cases
There are many state, city, and county dog bite ordinances which cause complications.
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02
Feb
2011
Statute of Limitations for Dog Attacks Vary
From the day of attack, it is typical for a statute of limitations to be enforced for two years. However, some only allow one year.
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