On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Oct 8, 2020 | Animal Bites
When a dog attacks someone in Massachusetts, the owner has legal responsibility for costs associated with the attack injuries. The standard applies even if the dog has never been aggressive before, with limited exceptions. Review the dog attack laws in...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Jul 17, 2020 | Animal Bites
There is no arguing that dogs are among the most beloved pets in America, if not number one (some cat owners may disagree). Dogs are man and woman’s best friend. If you treat a dog with respect and create a familial bond, they will want to cuddle, play, act in...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Jul 8, 2020 | Animal Bites
In the United States, over 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites every year. Of those 4.5 million, 800,000 people require medical care after a dog bite. Children are the most common victims of dog bites. Half of those who undergo medical care after an incident with...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | May 7, 2020 | Animal Bites
Massachusetts has plenty of dogs and dog owners. This means there are also plenty of bite attacks. Unfortunately, most bite attacks do not come from unfamiliar dogs. They originate from dogs that people know well, such as the dog of a neighbor, friend or family...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Apr 24, 2020 | Animal Bites
While the majority of Americans have positive associations with dogs, the reality is that dogs are animals and can bite. Many times this is not the fault of the dog, but rather the fault of a human who could not read the body language of a dog correctly. Most dogs are...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Feb 15, 2020 | Animal Bites
All across the country, more people are including animals in their homes. Retirees with empty nests adopt animals to keep their company. Millennials adopt pets as they delay parenting for their latter years. What many people forget is that domesticated animals still...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Oct 10, 2019 | Animal Bites
Dog bites are serious injuries that can leave both physical and psychological marks on a child. In fact, children are more likely to be the victim of a dog bite because they can’t recognize a dog’s body language as well as adults can. Statistics show that dog bite...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Aug 2, 2019 | Animal Bites
A bait program initiated this spring that aimed at preventing wild animals from contracting rabies and then spreading the disease onto pets and people has seen considerable success according to the co-chair of the Cape Cod Rabies Task Force. In Massachusetts there are...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Jun 20, 2019 | Animal Bites
We have all heard that a dog is a man’s best friend; however, some individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere may not be dog people. Owning a pet, whether it is a dog, cat, bird, horse, farm animal or wild animal, comes with many responsibilities. And when an...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Bailey & Burke | Apr 11, 2019 | Animal Bites
Not all rental properties throughout Massachusetts allow their tenants to have pets. While dogs, cats, and other domestic animals can make wonderful companions for Worcester residents, they can also do a lot of damage to homes and apartments when they are not properly...
