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Tag Archives: Denver dog bite attorneys
Denver news anchor bit by dog on air…  
KUSA Denver anchorwoman Kyle Dyer was attacked by a dog on air yesterday during a live segment about a rescued 3-year old Argentine mastiff. Dyer is known for being an animal lover, even hosting a weekly segment that features animals from the Denver zoo called "Kyle's Kritters."The story featured the dog, a firefighter who had recently rescued the animal from a freezing lake, and its owner. During the segment, Dyer bent down to get closer to the dog, and it bit her in the face.People on the news set said the dog had been fine interacting with everyone before the segment. The animal was quarantined after the attack, and its owner has been cited for a violation of leash laws and for not having the proper vaccinations for his dog. After a 10-day evaluation, officials will determine whether the dog can return to its owner.Paramedics rushed Dyer from the studio to the hospital for treatment. The news anchor's injuries needed overnight reconstructive surgery. She is expected to return to anchoring within a few weeks.To speak with an attorney about what to do if you or a loved one has been bitten or attacked by another person's dog, contact the Denver dog bite attorneys of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. by calling (303) 423-1770 today.
Mail carrier sues dog owner over dog bite…  
A mail carrier from East Hartford, Connecticut has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a German Shepard that bit her on the leg.According to the lawsuit, the letter carrier was delivering mail at a home in East Hartford when the dog broke through the home's screen door, ran after her down the street, and bit her twice on her left thigh. The attack occurred in August 2010.Court documents filed at the Hartford Superior Court state that the mail carrier suffered from "severe fright, terror and emotional distress" after the dog attack. Additionally, after the incident, the plaintiff resigned from her job.The woman is seeking compensation for medical expenses and lost earnings. The plaintiff also claims that her injuries have affected her ability to work and future earnings.If you or someone you love has been injured in a dog attack, contact the Denver dog bite lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. at 866-385-3505 to speak with one of our injury attorneys today.
Pueblo woman attacked by 2 dogs…  
Earlier this month, a Pueblo woman was attacked by 2 dogs on the 0 block of Alamo Road in Pueblo, Colorado, according to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.Police in the city and Pueblo Animal Services Animal Law Enforcement arrived at the scene of the attack to help the woman and investigate. The woman was taken to the emergency room for treatment of unspecified injuries.The dogs were taken to the Pueblo Animal Services shelter and quarantined. The dogs' owner has been cited with two counts of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog.If you or someone you love has been injured in a dog attack, contact the Denver dog bite attorneys of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. at (303) 423-1770 to learn more about how we can help you.
Denver ties for eighth in cities with most mail ca…  
Denver has tied with Philadelphia for eighth place on the list of cities with the "top dog attacks." The list is compiled by the U.S. Postal Service on the number of attacks on letter carriers each year.Houston is the top city for dogs who attack mail carriers each year. Last year, there were 62 reported attacks on mail carriers. Denver and Philadelphia both had 31 dog attacks each.Medical expenses from these attacks cost the USPS nearly $1.2 million. Sunday began National Dog Bite Prevention Week so keep your dog indoors or within the borders of a fence so that your mail carriers are safe.If you or a loved one has been injured after a dog bite, contact the Denver dog bite lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling (303) 423-1770.
Experts worry over increase in dog bites…  
A recent report from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality along with hospital records have shown that there has been a significant increase in dog bites in the past 16 years and experts are concerned.Each year, nearly 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog and about 866 are sent to the hospital a day to be treated for a bite. Out of the 866 sent to the ER, 26 of them have had serious wounds and needed to be admitted to the hospital. Experts and researchers are now trying to determine what has caused the increase.A small spike in the number has been distributed to a population increase in both humans and dogs, but it does not determine why the numbers have almost doubled.If you or a loved one has been injured after being attacked by a dog, contact the Denver dog bite lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling (303) 423-1770 today.
Pit bill propopents hit City Hall…  
Proponents for Pit bulls hit City Hall last week in order to get rid of the ban that has been on Pit bulls in Denver for the past two decades.A Pit Fest occurred and was reported on last week. This included a concert and a fundraiser, and features Shorty Rossi who is an actor and star of Animal Planet's Pit Boss that is a show devoted to bringing pit bulls back to the mainstream of mutts. Many are joining the protest to end the 20-year-ban on the animals in the area.If you or a loved one has been attacked by a dog, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Denver dog bite lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling (303) 423-1770 today.
Study shows children in dog bites attacks most lik…  
A study done by the University of Colorado School of Medicine found that children are the most likely victim of dog attacks and that the face is the most common place to be attacked. Also, it was found that many of the attacks are done by the family dog.According to the Center of Disease Control, nearly 4.5 million people are attacked by dogs each year and 885,000 require some type of medical attention.The study looked at 537 children that were involved in dog bite attacks between the years of 2003 and 2008. It was found that in a majority of cases, the child knew the animal either through family or friend. Researchers said that the study shows that any breed of dog can bite, especially if provoked.If you or your family member has been involved in a dog bite attack, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Denver dog bite lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling (303) 423-1770 today.