Dog Bite Cases, Laws & Tips
Posted on: September 9th, 2022
An attack by a dog can be traumatic for the victim. In fact, assessment of children who were victims of dog bite attacks show that more than half of children have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between two and 9 months after their attack. The PTSD rates for adults are likely lower, but still…
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Posted on: August 9th, 2022
A dog bite attack could result in serious injuries to you or your child. These injuries might lead to significant, ongoing costs. Medical bills, lost wages, ongoing therapy, disfigurement, and diminished earnings can impact you for years to come. Colorado has a strict liability law for dog owners. But what if you were attacked by…
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Posted on: July 5th, 2022
Although most dog bites occur when people are at home or doing relaxing activities, some bites occur when a person is at work. In fact, Denver is 13th on the Postal Service’s ranking of cities for most dog bites. Nearly 30 postal workers experienced dog bite attacks in Denver in 2021, and it’s likely that…
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Posted on: May 25th, 2022
In general, it’s best to act quickly in any lawsuit, including a dog bite lawsuit. Evidence disappears: memories fade, blood washes out, and even wounds may heal, though not always fully. There is also a legal reason for acting quickly: a statute of limitations. For most personal injury lawsuits, you only have two years after…
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Posted on: April 27th, 2022
Service dogs are treated differently from other dogs. They get to go places where other dogs are not allowed. Because of this different treatment, it makes sense to wonder: Can I recover damages if I’m attacked by a service dog? The answer is “usually.” Although service dogs do get dispensation to enter places that dogs…
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Posted on: March 25th, 2022
Under Colorado law, dog owners have very strict liability when it comes to dog bite lawsuits. With very few exceptions, dog owners are assumed to be responsible for injuries caused by their dogs. Exposed to potentially very expensive liability for a dog bite attack, many dog owners look for ways to minimize their liability. They…
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Posted on: February 18th, 2022
Dogs are popular pets, but they can also be dangerous animals. If you’ve been injured in a dog bite attack, you have the right to seek damages for your injuries. At Pushchak Law, dog bite lawyer Brian Pushchak is dedicated to holding dog owners accountable for the injuries their animals cause, to the full extent…
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Posted on: February 15th, 2022
Dogs can be good pets, but some of the same things that make them good pets – like territoriality, watchfulness, and loyalty – can also make them dangerous animals. Tens of thousands of Americans go to the hospital every year for treatment of dog attack wounds. If you were injured in a dog bite attack,…
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Posted on: January 28th, 2022
It’s a myth to believe that some dogs bite and others don’t. Under the right circumstances, all dogs can bite. Dog psychologists will tell you that all dogs bite for a reason. This is not the same as saying that all dog bites are provoked. Dogs may bite in situations where they don’t understand what…
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Posted on: December 17th, 2021
If a dog attacked you, you may have suffered serious injuries. These injuries often require medical care, which might have included emergency care, surgery, plastic surgery, physical therapy, trauma counseling, and more. This care is expensive, and you shouldn’t have to pay for it. Denver dog bite attorney Brian Pushchak is committed to making the…
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