Dog Bites

You run every day to try and stay fit. One of the routes you take leads you through a popular dog park. This is no problem, as you love dogs. However, you’ve noticed that some dogs don’t take too kindly to you running towards their owners. Why is it that some dogs...

Living in a place like Baton Rouge, Louisiana, you likely go on as many walks or jogs as you can. You are bound to notice lots of people walking their dogs – especially around this time of year.  It might surprise you when you find a dog wandering the sidewalks alone....

Maybe you’re at a neighbor’s house helping out with some chores or you’re just visiting with an acquaintance down the street when the unexpected happens: Their “friendly” dog suddenly goes on an unprovoked attack. While the bite you get isn’t obviously...

If you're out for a bike ride, you know you face a lot of risks. Even if you don't make any mistakes and crash yourself, you could be hit by another motorist or doored by someone who's getting out of their car. It only takes a split second for a peaceful bike ride to...

Any wound can get infected, but you have an especially high risk of infection with a puncture wound. An example could be a dog bite, as dogs have long front teeth that can punch down through the skin and deeper into the flesh. Many times, because of the depth, this...

You may love dogs, but not every dog is friendly. A bite can leave you with serious injuries that require extensive surgery to repair and months or years of healing time. If you are a dog attack victim, you might think it is pretty obvious that the dog owner should...

When dogs bite people, the injuries they cause can be painful and possibly expensive. Dogs can leave disfiguring wounds that require cosmetic procedures to correct. Their bites can cause significant infections and may sometimes even break bones. Some people develop a...

You love dogs. In fact, you’ve never met a dog you didn’t like (or one that didn’t like you). It’s almost inconceivable that you could actually be in danger from a bite by a dog that’s known to you. However, that’s exactly what could happen this holiday season while...

Pit bulls are often considered the most dangerous breed of dogs. Some people refuse to even own them and are not comfortable going over to houses where they are present or having their children go there. But do they actually deserve this reputation? It's a tricky...

Louisiana often gives animals and their owners the benefit of the doubt in a dog bite situation. Louisiana is a “one-bite state,” which means that an owner has to already know their dog is prone to attacks in order to have financial and legal accountability for a...