Recent Posts in Dog Bite Category
| July 17, 2010 |
| NEPA Dog Bite Lawyer |
| Posted By Patrick Rogan |
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| My niece and her family recently returned from a trip through Southern Appalachia, where they spent significant time in a mountain cabin in western North Carolina.
Before going, they read many books about the region, and some of the books included descriptions of the "mountain dogs" that roam there freely. The dogs accompany their people when they can be of service and return home daily to eat and sleep, but otherwise have the mountains to explore at their leisure.
True to their promise, and much to the kids' delight, mountain dogs did roam the neighborhood where my niece's family stayed. Some dogs remained in their own yards, though unleashed, while others made regular daily appearances all around the mountain, almost as if patrolling the place. The dogs seemed friendly enough if you kept your distance, but got "iffy" and territorial if approached, which was funny, considering how broadly they defined their territory!
This must be a cultural thing, because in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) we have stringent leash laws that prevent such roaming, and those laws are enforced. We also have laws protecting people from dangerous dogs and prescribing ways to recover damages when people are severely bitten.
Dogs stop being cute when they injure people. If you or someone you love has been bitten by a dog, then you should speak with an NEPA dog bite attorney to see whether you can take legal action against the dog owner or other responsible person. A NEPA dog bite lawyer from Rogan Law will provide you with a free consultation regarding the strength of your case and with your options for legal action.
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| March 17, 2010 |
| Scranton Personal Injury Lawyer |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| According to recent polls,
msnbc reports that Americans are split almost down the middle on whether Congress should pass or reject the health care plan upon which they are preparing to vote. Considerable opinions have been voiced both supporting and opposing the bill, and its fate is likely close at hand.
Health care is a huge issue for millions of Americans. No matter where you stand on the bill, the fact is that, following a devastating accident of any kind, you are going to be looking at an incredible pile of medical bills as you work toward your recovery.
Health care is not cheap; I think that is one thing upon which everyone can agree.
If someone else caused your injuries out of negligence, intentional misconduct or some other strict liability circumstances such as the production of a defective product or dangerous drugs, then you should talk with a
Scranton personal injury lawyer.
A
Scranton personal injury attorney at Rogan Law can look at the specific circumstances of your case and can help determine how the responsible party can be held liable for their actions. We handle personal injury cases for our clients and dedicate all of our time and energy to asserting their rights in order to recover the highest amount of financial compensation possible - giving them what they need to begin rebuilding their lives.
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| November 09, 2009 |
| Poconos Dog Bite Lawyer |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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Lots of people have a story about a dog. Most of the time, the story involves a deep friendship and plenty of love. Scientists have even suggested links between people's experiences with their pets and the people's living longer, healthier lives.
If you are looking for a pet, then a great place to start is Petfinder. Dogs, cats and other little critters are classified by age, size, breed and location so that people in search of animal friends can find a great match. If you prefer, then look directly to your local animal shelter. In the Poconos, the Dessin Animal Shelter is a great place to start.
Unfortunately, there are some people whose dog story is less than heartwarming.
Dog bites and animal attacks do happen, and when they do, they often leave their victims severely injured with broken bones, disfiguring lacerations, and requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery to repair.
If you or your child were bitten or attacked by a dog in Northeast Pennsylvania or the Poconos, then you need a Poconos dog bite attorney. A Poconos dog bite lawyer from Rogan Law will provide you with a free consultation to discuss the incident and determine whether we can take legal action against the dog owner.
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