Sometimes it might be difficult to predict how dogs might react upon encountering someone they are not familiar with. Such scenarios could leave the animal feeling anxious or afraid and similar emotions could cause dogs to be more likely to lash out or exhibit...
Animal Bites
Dog bite leaves Minnesota woman with serious injuries
While there are many dogs who are friendly by nature, even the most sociable of dogs may be inclined to lash out and bite a person under certain conditions. Dog bites can be major incidents that could leave a person with serious injuries and the financial...
Steps to take after suffering a dog bite
While it might be easy to think that most dogs are friendly and sociable by nature, this is not always the case. There could be a variety of circumstances in which even the most docile of dogs might lash out and bite a person. Any type of dog bite could carry serious...
Types of injuries one might suffer with a dog bite
While many dogs in Minnesota and elsewhere may be friendly by nature, some could be more prone to exhibiting aggressive behaviors. Should the owners of an aggressive dog fail to keep their pets confined to their property, those nearby may be at risk of being chased or...
Dogs are not the only animals that bite
Dogs are a popular choice for a family pet. These furry, four-legged friends sometimes pose a serious threat to human safety though, as dog bites can cause severe physical and emotional injuries. Sadly, dogs are not the only potentially dangerous animal one might...
Dog bite victim required over a dozen stitches
A Minnesota man is recovering after a brutal dog attack sent him to the hospital for stitches. Most victims have more than just physical injuries to contend with, though. Emotional trauma following a dog bite is not at all uncommon, and it can even lead to a lifelong...
Dog with history of aggressive behavior bites child
Learning how to behave around dogs and other household pets is a common part of growing up. However, Minnesota parents and their children are not the only ones responsible for preventing dangerous dog bites. Owners should also exercise care and caution with their...
Animal bite prompts lawsuit against animal center
Many children enjoy being able to visit zoos, animal centers and petting zoos to see exotic animals. These environments can offer a false sense of safety though, especially when families are encouraged to engage with wild animals. A family outside of Minnesota claims...
Postal workers face high risk of dog bite injuries
When a worker in Minnesota suffers an injury while completing job duties, he or she can generally turn to workers’ compensation for help. However, there are some situations in which it is also necessary to pursue a personal injury claim against a third party. For...
Millions of people suffer dog bites every year
Owning a pet is a unique experience that brings joy to a lot of families in Minnesota. There are a lot of responsibilities that come along with pet ownership too, including properly socializing and supervising pets around other people and animals. When owners fail to...