On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog, Dog Bites
When a dog bites you or someone you love, your first concern may be seeking medical attention. Once the dust settles and you secure treatment for you or your loved one’s wound, you may start wondering who is going to foot the bill for the treatment received. Unlike...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | May 26, 2021 | Blog, Dog Bites
Personal injuries cause harm to hundreds of people every day. Dog bites fall into a special category as they result in unique injuries and require a tailored response. They also raise the question of liability issues in many circumstances. Best medical practices for...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | May 3, 2021 | Dog Bites
Dog bites require immediate medical attention, no matter how severe you may think they are. Many victims mistakenly believe that if their bite wound does not involve grievous physical damage, they can simply patch it up at home. But the physical damage of a bite is...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Apr 16, 2021 | Dog Bites
Being in the presence of an unknown dog can be quite intimidating. Most of the time, the dog will be friendly or at least non-threatening. However, if a dog is aggressive or prone to biting, it is helpful if you are aware of the signs. You should never approach a dog...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 27, 2021 | Dog Bites
In the United States, there are about 90 million dogs. While most of the time, the relationship between dogs and people is unextraordinary, over 4,000,000 people suffer from a dog bite per year. Sometimes, people will associate dangerous canine behavior with certain...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 4, 2021 | Dog Bites
Most people in New Jersey may assume that incidents involving dog bites are merely accidents resulting from actions unforeseen by both victims and the dogs’ owners. Indeed, predicting an animal’s behavior can be difficult, even for those familiar with...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Nov 30, 2020 | Dog Bites
Dog bites can happen suddenly. You may see the same dog every day in someone’s yard or you may be familiar with a friend’s dog before an attack. Most dog bites are not because of a stranger’s pet. No matter how you know the dog, if the pet does not belong to you, the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Nov 10, 2020 | Dog Bites
A bite from a dog can cause severe bleeding, infectious disease and disfiguring injury. Even if your wound is relatively minor, the attack itself can cause psychological trauma. A dog bite requires prompt action to minimize long-term negative effects. However, because...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 18, 2020 | Dog Bites
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children are more likely to receive dog bites than adults. Unfortunately, the injuries that children receive as a result of a dog bite are often more severe. Children are more likely to experience facial...
On Behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 29, 2020 | Dog Bites
Unfortunately, dog bites and other injuries from dog attacks are more common than anyone wants them to be. Typically, the ones that make the news in New Jersey are those that involve larger breeds or breeds stereotyped as aggressive. This does not mean that only these...
