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Dog attacks send thousands of Americans to the emergency room every year. If you are a victim of a dog attack, you may pursue the animal owner for compensation through a Louisiana premises liability lawsuit. But rarely do dogs attack out of the blue. From small nicks that may go unnoticed to full-blown attacks that might leave the victim with severe injuries, there are several

Dogs are among the most popular pets owned in Louisiana, without thousands of households sharing their space with one or more canines. Some people love to have lap dogs in their homes for affection and entertainment. Other people have large dogs for security or to motivate themselves to exercise. While canine companions certainly bring numerous benefits to their owners, they also create some risk for

Many people think about the risk of infection when they think about a dog bite. While that’s usually the primary risk, the pressure of the bite force of some dogs can lead to fractured bones. This is especially true when the bite occurs to the face, toes, or fingers. The average dog bite is much more powerful than a human bite. A human bite averages

Whether you are just looking for company at home or a service dog that can help you gain some degree of independence, there are a variety of reasons why you might want to own a dog. However, when they become aggressive, canines can be dangerous. Apart from lacerations and disfigurement, a dog attack can lead to serious infections. Left untreated, some of these infections can

You may have been walking down the street when someone’s dog jumped their fence and came barreling towards you. There isn’t much time to think when a dog is chasing after you. The only thing that you can rely on is your flight-or-fight instincts.  When facing an aggressive dog you should know how to prepare yourself. Remember: You may not have the option to run

Whenever a dog turns aggressive, it can do real harm to humans. When the victims of dog bite attacks are children, the consequences can be particularly devastating.  Children are more susceptible to dog bite attacks because they are weaker and smaller than adults. They also lack the knowledge and experience with canines to know when a dog’s body language indicates it is unhappy. Their injuries

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 attack joggers and what’s the best way to protect yourself from this? Instinctual

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. You may want to catch the dog and return them, but a loose dog

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 life-threatening, you are worried about infection. Your friend or neighbor tells you, “Oh, don’t worry about it. A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a

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 turn into a catastrophic accident. But there’s also a risk of

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 type of wound actually looks like it’s not as serious and it doesn’t bleed as

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 assume liability. However, this is not always the case. Here are a couple of questions