Category: Dog Bites

It might come as a surprise that Thanksgiving, a holiday of gratitude and togetherness, is among the most dangerous in the U.S. Thanksgiving sees increased rates of fires, drunk driving, and serious injuries. Some of these injuries may leave victims…

In recognition of National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month, it is essential to recognize that combat veterans aren’t the only people in our country to experience the disorder. Many people suffer from PTSD after other traumatic events, like car…

According to the 2017-2018 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of U.S. households own a pet, and approximately 60.2 million homes own a dog.  Since 1988 pet ownership has risen 56% in 1988. Unfortunately, the number of dog bites has also…

Blog by: Attorney Ken Harrell Recently, I came across an article by licensed counselor Cynthia Chandler in “Counseling Today” titled “Is there an epidemic of emotional support animals?” Lest anyone wonder about how I spend my spare time, my wife is…