Experiencing an animal attack can be frightening in ways that go far beyond physical injuries. Even after wounds heal, you may continue to struggle with fear, anxiety, nightmares or changes in how you interact with others. These emotional struggles can affect daily...
Dog & Animal Bites
When is a dog’s owner liable for bite attack injuries?
Most encounters with dogs are pleasant or at least neutral. Unfortunately, some dogs can become aggressive with little warning. They might jump over a fence and injure a delivery person or repair professional approaching the home. They might bite someone visiting...
Understanding Indiana’s “one-bite rule”
Many people assume that if someone else's dog bites them, the owner of that dog is automatically responsible for their injuries. However, that is not always the case in Indiana, thanks to something known as the "one-bite rule." How does the one-bite rule affect...
How do dog bite attacks affect victims?
Many residents of Indiana own a dog or know someone who does. Crossing paths with dogs may increase your chance of suffering from a bite attack. Today we will look at this possibility. In specific, we will examine the aftermath of bite attacks on victims. We will look...
Why do dog bite attacks take so long to recover from?
Indiana residents who get attacked by dogs face different recovery times. These times are dependent on the severity of the wound itself. They also depend on how a person handles the attack on a mental and emotional level. In general, dog bites take a long time for a...
Who is responsible for a dog bite injury?
A dog bite can result in severe injury and even disability, representing tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost wages. If you are in this situation, you may struggle to pay your health care costs associated with the injury, especially if you are...
