Q My homeowner's insurance agent is keen to include coverage for dog-bites that we apparently don't have. This will put our premium up as we have two dogs, although they have never been in any trouble. Is this a valid suggestion or is the agent just being alarmist? AThere was a report available from Bloomberg recently that had some interesting statistics concerning dog bites and their costs to homeowners. Many homeowner insurance policies already cover dog- bite claims if it is your dog that does the biting. Most residential insurance policies provide $100,000 to $300,000 in liability coverage for dog bites, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The owner of the dog responsible for the bite may be required to reimburse the victim for medical costs and lost wages. P...
Three years ago, Sheeba, a Shar Pei, was attacked by an unleashed pit bull while on a daily evening walk with her owner, Brian Paulsen. As she was sniffing a fence on Lewis Drive, south of Vancouver Mall Drive, the pit bull suddenly ran to attack, grabbing the top of the dogs head and shaking relentlessly. It wasnt until a man ran up and pried open the pit bulls jaw with a screwdriver that the dog let go.
SPRINGBORO -- Before the Springboro Police Department's trained police dog, Spike, was "decommissioned" in 2008, it bit 13 people in 3 years, including a teenage girl who lost consciousness after trying to pry Spike's jaws from her right leg, according to court records. A federal judge has ruled that two of those bitten are entitled to a trial in federal court on claims the city of Springboro, the K- 9's handler and police Chief Jeff Kruithoff violated their civil rights or other federal law.
WASHINGTON - Don't scream. Avoid eye contact. Don't run. Those are just a few tips offered by the U.S. Postal Service to avoid dog bites after more than 5,600 mail carriers were victims last year of dog attacks. The widespread problem cost the U.S. Postal Service nearly $1.2 million in medical expenses, the government said Thursday.
As much as people love their dogs, the one thing that most pet owners can't abide is a dog that bites. This is National Dog Bite Prevention Week when rescue groups, veterinarians, shelters and even the U.S. Postal Service come together to bring awareness to the issue.
The information and "letter" below were provided by Joanne Munding, a Canadian citizen whose Staffordshire terrier mix, Brutus, was euthanized for protecting his home from an intruder. If you are on Facebook, look her up, and read "Do You Remember Me?" in its entirety. For the record, similar results have been documented in other countries that have imposed breed-specific legislation.
Lucy Gondak said her fear of a dog living at the home of a friend she cared for was well-placed -- and she has the wounds to prove it. Gondak, 77, of Belle Vernon ended up in Jefferson Regional Medical Center this week from medical problems that resulted from a dog attack on Monday evening at a home along James Street in the borough.
I know a couple of guys who went down to New York to see Derek Jeter get his 3,000th hit. They drove down Friday night for the rainout and then returned for the grand Saturday game, but their travel time was anything but grand. I'm talking about Connecticut's Interstate 95 in summer. I know those of you who use it every day will say, "Duh, Joe," but I-95's concrete-and-asphalt ribbon of thrills presents a special brand of torture during the beach and road-construction season. I live due north of New Haven, so I can only marvel at the tireless spunk of regulars working to stay alive on 95. Interstate 91 is a different animal, since it lures you into a false sense of security that is only dashed when you leave the roadway at 70 mph and overturn your car on the median divider because you w...
ver las páginas en versión mobile | web
ver las páginas en versión mobile | web
© Copyright 2012, vLex. All Rights Reserved.
Contents in vLex United States
Explore vLex
For Professionals
For Partners
Company
Other interesting searches:
Yuichiro Miura | Threadneedle Investments | harman v forssenius | Ventyx Inc | Ken Purchase | ley fuerzas armadas nacionales | Nouvelle-Zélande | oferta real | pool 8 | Cargador dell
