Over the past holiday weekend, many Worcester residents likely spent time with family and friends. Going over to another's home or residence often means encountering all of that residence's occupants, whether those are other family members, roommates or pets. In the...
Animal Bites
Special week highlights dog bite prevention in America
Worcester parents are usually familiar with the safety lessons they must teach their children. Avoiding strangers, not swimming unless an adult is present, wearing a seatbelt and many more precautions tend to be common knowledge for local moms and dads. When it comes...
Threat of animal bites not restricted to certain breeds
With warmer weather right around the corner, many Worcester residents are likely to be out and about in the coming months. Once temperatures rise, local walkers, joggers, bicyclists and children tend to be out in full force. In addition, those with pets, especially...
Does the owner always pay in a dog-bite case?
Worcester residents who have been involved in a dog attack know how emotionally and physical painful such attacks can be. Even though these attacks are traumatic and painful, though, many are still hesitant to pursue legal action out of consideration for the pet...
Seeking compensation for dog bites, scarring injuries
We've been on the subject of dog attacks here on our Worcester personal injury law blog in recent weeks and want to continue this week with a look at less-frequently recognized injuries associated with such incidents. We are talking about scarring and disfigurement...
Important legal aspects of a dog bite claim in Massachusetts
While last week's story about a dog bite injury involved a celebrity from a reality television show, Worcester residents need look no further than the local news on a given night to find similar stories. When victims of a dog attack find themselves faced with...
Reality TV star facing lawsuit after second dog bite attack
Worcester residents may be familiar with the hit reality show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Among other things, one of the stars on the program spent some time screen time trying to train her dog, a pit bull named Kingsley. Recent reports, however, have...
Determining liability and filing a claim after a dog bite
It is not uncommon for residents in Massachusetts to have a pet. With every type of pet an individual or family owns there comes a certain set of responsibilities. This often means caring for the animal, ensuring it is properly fed, sheltered and in good health. In...
Animal bite victims: don’t accept blame from pet owners
Dogs typically make wonderful pets, as responsible Worcester residents who grew up with them and who take proper care of them today can attest. Unfortunately, some dog owners do not give these animals the care and attention they need -- elements that are sometimes...
Toddler suffers scarring injuries from dog bite
Last week, our Worcester personal injury law blog discussed the accident that left actor Tracy Morgan in critical condition. Morgan is not the only celebrity to have made news in recent weeks because of personal injury law issues. Two television stars are currently...