Category: Dog Bite

Should You Get a Tetanus Shot After a Dog Bite?

November 28th, 2023 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Introduction: Dog bites, while often minor, can lead to serious health concerns. It's important to understand the risks and necessary precautions to take following such an incident. Understanding Dog Bites: Dog bites can vary from superficial scratches to deep wounds....

Expert Advice For Avoiding Dog Attacks

July 14th, 2022 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Dogs can make for wonderful pets. However, some dogs are aggressive and may bite you if they perceive you to be a threat. The severity of the injuries you could sustain when a dog bites you will vary depending on...

Dog Bites Are Harder To Convict

January 14th, 2021 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Because the pandemic has caused everyone to become a pet owner, dogs are happier for the situation, but not all owners know how to handle their dogs. Our Pittsburgh dog bite attorneys at Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman have seen the...

Dog Bites Affect Children More Severely Than Adults

December 18th, 2020 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Dogs are a unique species. They’re smart enough to shake, roll over, and fetch. Dogs protect our children and us from intruders. How many times have we stopped for an “aww” moment scrolling through Facebook when we see a cute...

Who Is Responsible In A Dog Attack?

February 8th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
What is the first thing you think about when you hear of a dog bite or attack? It is not something that most of us think about often or expect, but we want you to know that it can happen...

Dog Bite Fatalities In Children

February 1st, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Children, as we know, are the most vulnerable of our population. Parents and close family members do all they can to ensure that their children are protected at all times. This includes when their children are around animals. Yet, people...

Dogs Maul UPS Driver

January 4th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
When Ami Demi was attacked by three German shepherds while she was working last August, the only thing she was focused on was getting away and getting to the hospital. She certainly did not anticipate the attack, which happened quickly....

Man Fights Off Dog To Help Children

December 22nd, 2018 by SSF Lawyer Firm
When a dog decides that it is going to attack a person, the results are rarely good. Even worse, children are especially vulnerable due to their size and inability to defend themselves. We are learning of a situation in nearby...