Most people in Minnesota have at least one pet, and about a third of the families in Crow Wing County have at least one dog. Large mastiff breeds are especially popular in Minnesota, as many people have rather large properties where these animals can largely roam...
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Breaking Down a Dog Bite Case in Minnesota
Aside from car wreck claims, Minnesota personal injury lawyers usually deal with more dog bites than any other type of case. Animal attacks account for more than a third of the homeowners’ insurance claims in Minnesota. Claim value has risen exponentially in...
WHAT DAMAGES CAN YOU SEEK AFTER A DOG ATTACK?
The aftermath of an animal attack can cause many individuals to feel fear, shock and pain. If you have suffered serious injuries due to a dog bite, the owner of the dog may hold liability for your injuries, and you may have the ability to seek compensation for those...
WHAT KINDS OF INFECTIONS CAN DOG BITES CAUSE?
If you’re attacked by a dog and don’t seek medical treatment, you may develop an infection from the wound. While dogs are touted as having much cleaner mouths than humans, that’s not entirely true. A dog bite has the potential to cause serious...
WHAT ARE THE CUES THAT A DOG MAY BITE?
There are many cues that can let you know that an animal is scared or frightened. There are cues that show one is friendly, excited or agitated. Knowing what to look for when you’re approached by an animal can help you protect yourself and your family. Any dog...
CHILD SUFFERS SEVERE INJURIES FROM TOOTHY FISH IN MINNESOTA LAKE
If you take your family to the lake in Minnesota, you may want to be sure of what’s swimming in the water. One family found out that there are extremely dangerous fish in Island Lake only after their daughter was badly hurt. The little girl was dangling her legs from...
ZOONOTIC ILLNESSES ARE A CONCERN WHEN YOU’RE BITTEN BY ANIMALS
When your friend’s dog bit you, you went to the hospital for treatment. Your primary concern was to stop the bleeding and get some stitches, so you didn’t think much else would come from the emergency room visit. it wasn’t long until you were being...
A RABIES PROCLAMATION IS A SERIOUS SITUATION IN ANY CITY OR TOWN
Minnesota has special rules that you must abide by if animals with rabies are discovered in a neighborhood or town. In areas where rabies has been discovered, the state allows the town to require muzzles on all dogs. It also has the ability to enforce leash laws,...
DOG BITES INCREASE OVER THE HOLIDAYS: BE CAUTIOUS
Despite the fact that most people’s animals are affectionate, the holidays can bring out the worst in them. It’s hard for pets to adjust to new people and new smells, environments and activities. In some cases, those conditions could make a normally...
RABIES: A FATAL DISEASE
From a health perspective, an animal bite is a dangerous injury. Even a minor bite has the potential to lead to infection. In some cases, those infections could be deadly. One such infection that you need to watch out for is rabies. This disease is fatal in nearly...