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Utah Postal Workers see an Increase in Dog Bites

The U.S. Postal Service is reporting an increase in dog attacks on mail carriers all throughout Utah. A total of 41 mail carriers were bit last year, including one attack where the mailman said he feared for his life. A … Continue reading

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Man Attacked by Two Pit Bulls in Salt Lake City Dog Bite Accident

Two pit bulls attacked a man in South Salt Lake City on Friday August 21, 2009. This Utah dog bite marks the second attack involving pit bulls in the last two days and the fourth of the summer. “The guy … Continue reading

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Salt Lake Man Victim of Pit bull Dog Bite

A Salt Lake City man was bit by a put bull on Friday, May, 12. Police say the man let his dog outside of his home near 300 North and 300 West at 12:30 in the afternoon when the owner … Continue reading

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Utah Law Favors Dog Bite Victims and Their Attorney

There are some states in the union which require that a dog first bite someone else before you can hold the dog’s owner responsible. Fortunately, Utah is not among those “one-bite” states. The law in Utah, under Utah Code Ann. … Continue reading

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Utah Attorney Advises What To Do After a Dog Bite

If you have been bitten by a dog, you are probably going to be shaken up and you maybe unsure of what to do next. It is important, however, to make sure you take steps following your dog bite to … Continue reading

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Utah Dog Bite Attorney Says to Look for Warning Signs to Avoid a Dog Bite

Don’t wait until you’re bit to spot warning signs of a dog’s aggression. According to the Center for Disease Control, or CDC, much of dog aggression existed before the Utah dog bite ever happened. Somehow, the dog grew up thinking … Continue reading

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Utah Celebrates National Dog Bite Prevention Week

In an effort to promote awareness of the continuing problem of dog bites, the Center for Disease Control is celebrating National Dog Bite Week (May 17-23). Perhaps “celebrating” is really the appropriate word. The CDC estimates that there are over … Continue reading

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Utah Dog Bite Attorney Offers Free Advice to Utah Dog Bite Victims

Utah law imposes “strict liability” on the owners of dogs who injure others. Even if the dog has never bitten before, and the owner has no advance notice that their dog may bite, the dog owner is still responsible. Claims … Continue reading

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