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Criminal Charges and Hearing

The owner of a dog can face a range of criminal charges for a dog bite, ranging for harboring a dangerous animal to failure to control the dog.  Pennsylvania does not have a “leash law,” but the owner of a dog is required to have the dog under reasonable control,…

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What to Do Following a Dog Bite

Dog bites are terrifying, often causing causing not only disfigurement, but also  severe emotional distress.  Immediately after the attack, you will feel frazzled.  Try to remain calm.  Follow these steps to protect your health (or your child’s health) and obtain a significant recovery. —- Identify the Dog that Attacked You Your medical…

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What To Do During An Attack

Steps to Take Even when attempting to avoid an attack by a dog, the physical conflict often cannot be prevented.  So then what? First, don’t panic. It is true that dogs and other animals can sense fear.  Plus, your excitement can further stimulate the dog or make the animal feel more confident…

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How To Prevent a Dog Bite: Victim’s Perspective

Dog Bite Prevention  Dogs provide people with companionship and fun, for adults and children. Every day, adults and children sustain serous injuries from dogs bites, including disfigurement and sever emotional distress.  How can this be prevented?   Avoid Assumptions For better or for worse, dogs can’t talk. You may not…

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