On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 9, 2019 | Dog Bites
Connecticut residents who are bitten by dogs have several health risks to worry about. One of them is the risk of infection, which can cause severe health complications far into the future.FindLaw takes a look at how to treat dog bites. They focus on cleaning up the...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 5, 2019 | Dog Bites
When a Connecticut resident is attacked by a dog, the bite injuries can raise many health concerns. Regardless of the severity of the attack, there are certain steps to take in order to ensure that the damage is not lasting and has a relatively small impact on a...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jun 20, 2019 | Dog Bites
A bite from an unvaccinated dog in Connecticut can put you at risk for contracting rabies. Should this occur, your chances of survival are slim to none. Fortunately, post-bite rabies vaccination is extremely effective at preventing the disease. Nevertheless, it is...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 24, 2019 | Dog Bites
Many people in Connecticut have dogs as pets and find their companionship to be a very positive part of their lives. Many dog owners consider the animals almost more like family members than pets in some situations. However, this does not negate the reality that dogs...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jan 25, 2019 | Dog Bites
By successfully navigating the dog-bite laws in Connecticut, you may be able to secure compensation for medical damages you incur from an animal attack. However, you would probably have to establish in some way that the owner was responsible for the dog’s...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 15, 2018 | Dog Bites
Pit bulls are notorious for their aggressive behavior, which some claim makes them unsuitable as pets. But how accurate is this view, and are pit bulls more likely to lash out at humans and other animals than other breeds of dog? The following information sheds some...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 11, 2018 | Dog Bites
Being attacked by a dog is a scary experience. Every year, there are dog bite victims in Connecticut. Some may suffer minor injuries, and others may experience severe injuries that have a lifelong effect on them. Regardless of the severity of the injury, when a dog...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 28, 2018 | Dog Bites
Because dogs are often kept as pets, they can be a part of many people’s lives, even if that person isn’t a dog owner themselves. Unfortunately, the high number of dogs means that dog-related attacks can happen anywhere, at any time. Here are a few...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jan 24, 2017 | Dog Bites, Personal Injury
What is Connecticut law on dog bites and “dangerous breeds”? The horrific mauling of two young children in Atlanta last week was all too reminiscent of last summer’s attack on a local Connecticut woman. The homeowner in the Georgia case faces...