Category: Dog Bite

You can use several legal theories to prove that a dog’s owner or another party is at fault in a dog bite case in Indiana, including negligent handling of the dog, violation of a leash ordinance, and using the “one-bite rule” to show the dog had known violent tendencies.  An…

Although any dog can be dangerous, certain breeds are more likely to be involved in an attack due to their size, bite strength, and temperament. Some dog breeds most commonly labeled as aggressive are Pit Bulls, Dobermans, and German Shepherds. However, the breed alone does not always determine a dog’s…

With an average bite force of 743 PSI, the Turkish Kangal holds the title for the strongest bite of any dog breed. Initially bred as livestock guardians, Kangals are large dogs that have become naturally larger over the generations to protect their herds better. Although these dogs tend to be…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are bitten or attacked by dogs in Indiana and throughout the country. In fact, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reveals that, in a single year, more than 316,000 dog bites resulted in emergency room visits. Sadly, many of these dog bites involve attacks against children….

Dog attacks can cause serious and costly injuries. This is why cities and counties throughout Indiana have adopted laws that address dog owners’ responsibilities to ensure that their dogs do not bite or attack others. People call them “leash laws” because these laws typically require dog owners or handlers to…

In the 1980s, communities throughout the country began to enact laws that ban or regulate certain breeds of dogs. The goal of these laws is to reduce the risk of dog bites by limiting the public’s exposure – especially children – to breeds that are deemed to be more dangerous…

Dog bites can cause devastating and traumatic injuries that take time and money to heal. The Insurance Information Institute (III) estimates the average cost of each dog bite claim filed through homeowners’ insurance to be about $65,000. However, that number will vary for each case.      What Factors Can Affect How…

Dog bite wounds can be categorized using the “Dunbar Dog Bite Scale.” Medical practitioners use the scale to assess the severity of dog attack injuries and provide effective treatment. It also helps attorneys calculate the value of a dog bite claim. The Indiana dog bite attorneys at Truitt Law Offices…

According to data published by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA), Hoosiers love dogs. Approximately 49 percent of households in the state report owning a dog, meaning Indiana has the sixth-highest percentage of dog owners in the U.S. Unfortunately, canine lovers know that even well-trained dogs sometimes bite or otherwise…

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health requires that all animal attacks or dog bites be fully investigated. This investigation must include the circumstances surrounding the bite, the rabies vaccination records of the animal, and the animal’s owner. However, you do not necessarily need to report the bite directly to the Board of…