Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs annually in the U.S. according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Those numbers alone help us understand the importance of having dog bite insurance. Dog bites can lead to serious physical and financial consequences. Therefore, dog bite insurance coverage is important to have in case your dog injures…
Dogs bite more than 4.5 million people each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA). More than 800,000 of those dog bites receive medical attention, per the CDC. To help keep yourself and your loved ones from becoming a statistic, it is important to recognize the warning signs and behavioral cues of dogs.…
Under Alabama law, someone injured by a dog has multiple courses of action to pursue a case against the dog owner. Dogs are loyal and intelligent animals that many households treat like family. However, if the owners lack awareness and responsibility, dogs have the potential to be dangerous. As people spend more time outside and…
Under longstanding Alabama law, the “owner or keeper” of a vicious or dangerous dog is legally responsible for any injuries caused by the animal. In some cases, however, if a landlord or property manager has allowed a vicious or dangerous animal to be kept on a rental property, the landlord may be held responsible if the…