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Dog Bites & Attacks

Attacked by a Dog? Document Your Injuries

Published on July 26, 2016 • Last updated June 1, 2023 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Dog Bites & Attacks

Being attacked by a dog is scarring. It can be tempting to try to forget about the event, distancing yourself from the trauma. You may feel bad about filing a report and pursuing compensation because you don’t want the dog and its owner to get in trouble but remember it is your responsibility to report…

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How to keep children safe around dogs

Published on June 23, 2016 • Last updated March 1, 2023 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Dog Bites & Attacks

A dog can help your child learn responsibility, build confidence, and receive endless affection. Though dogs can be helpful your child’s development, they can be harmful if not handled properly. Over 4.5 million Americans are bit by dogs every year,  with half of them being children. Most children are bitten by dogs with no aggressive history.…

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Preventing Dog Bites: Not Just for Mailmen

Published on March 21, 2016 • Last updated March 1, 2023 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Dog Bites & Attacks, Fatal Accidents, Wrongful Death

You’ve probably seen a comedy where the mailman gets his rear-end bitten by a dog and has to run away with a hole in his pants. These jokes are funny, but dog bites are a serious problem. Preventing dog bites is very important. They can cause serious injury and even be deadly. The Facts about Preventing…

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Dogs in Restaurants: What Does the Law Say?

Published on February 18, 2016 • Last updated March 1, 2023 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Community Involvement, Dog Bites & Attacks

Statistics show that Utah as a whole isn’t exceptionally dog-crazy, but a lot of us still are! For many of us, our dogs are a constant part of everyday life. Running, hiking, and playing with them is a favorite hobby. But what about eating out? Many owners like eating with their dogs in restaurants, to the dismay of…

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Recognizing Your Dog’s Aggressive Behavior: Stop the Problem at the Start

Published on September 19, 2015 • Last updated June 2, 2023 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Dog Bites & Attacks

Young boy lays next to the family dog.

A man’s best friend. There is good reason why we think of dogs as lifelong companions and protectors. They are extremely loyal and loving. Their puppy-dog eyes are enough to make anyone’s heart melt. However, the special bond that you share with your canine companion could be blinding you to your dog’s aggressive behavior. Recognizing the…

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What Does Habitat Have to Do with Dog Bites?

Published on April 15, 2015 • Last updated March 1, 2023 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Current Events, Dog Bites & Attacks

Pitbull

Dogs can be a great companion; they can help teach kids responsibility and be a wonderful addition to your family.  However, dogs are still animals.  They sometimes act unpredictably—they can bite and injure people, even their owners.  But, there are usually reasons why dogs bite, which means there are things we can do to avoid an…

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Man v. Dog: Who is at Fault if You are Bitten?

Published on February 12, 2015 • Last updated March 1, 2023 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Dog Bites & Attacks

Angry Dog

In many states throughout the US, laws protect owners and dogs the first time that the dog bites a person. The practice of giving out “one free bite” doesn’t exist in the state of Utah. Under Utah State code, owners of dogs who attack another person are held responsible for the dog’s actions, even on…

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