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A few years ago I was shopping in a large chain store when I slipped in some linseed oil that had been spilled on the floor. I ended up seriously injuring my right shoulder and I eventually needed surgery...

- Robert Nutting
My husband and I were in a serious car accident in which the other driver crossed into our lane and hit us head on. My husband broke his back and I hurt my shoulder so bad that I needed surgery. The first lawyer we hired told us our case was only worth a small amount of money...

- Cheryl H
I came from my home in the United Kingdom to work at a children’s summer camp in northern New Hampshire. Not long after I arrived, I was bitten in the face by a large Akita dog.

- Evie Newbold
Several years ago I was rear-ended while driving and suffered a back injury. The back injury got worse and worse and eventually I was unable to continue working as a landscape architect. Needless to say I was very concerned about my future...

- Rick Kelley
As painful as my injuries and rehabilitation were, I truly did not consider them to be part of the nightmare, because they were, after all, accidents. The actual nightmares were delivered through the callous indifference of insurance companies and the sheer insanity of the Workers Compensation system.

- Diana Willoughby

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Dog Bites/Pet Attacks

Do chained or tethered dogs attack more?

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Sample Cases

Dog Bites/Pet Attacks

Pit Bull Attack Leaves Woman, 40, "Waiting to Die"

Awarded: $2,100,000

Dog Bite Case Goest to Trial in New York

Awarded: $240,000

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Free Legal Articles for Vermont and New Hampshire Residents

On the page below you can find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by Van Dorn & Curtiss.

The documents below are available to the public so that they can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing them, and why an experienced attorney is so important for success.

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Dog Bites/Pet Attacks:

UNchainyourdog.org
Description: As more dogs attack and maim concerned citizens across the nation are looking for ways to prevent dog attacks. Unchainyourdog.org is leading a growing movement revolves around the idea that tethered or chained dogs are three times more likely to attack when they break free from their restraints. Champions of the cause believe that finding a better way to contain dogs improves the dog’s life and helps reduce the chances that the dog will attack. If you or your child have been bitten or attacked by a dog please contact your New Hampshire and Vermont accident attorney at Van Dorn & Curtiss today for your free consultation.
Types, Rates and Treatments of Dog Bite Wounds
Description: Dog attacks leave long-lasting and serious scars- both physical and emotional. Read on to learn more about the types, rates and treatments of dog bite wounds. If you have been bitten by a dog you may need medical care for years to come. Contact Van Dorn and Curtiss, your New Hampshire lawyer, today.
Definition, Causes and Treatment of Puncture Wounds
Description: This article discusses the definition, causes and treatments of puncture wounds. Puncture wounds are caused by dog bites, nails and splinters on construction sites or virtually any long, sharp object.
Dog Bite Prevention Tips
Description: In order to help avoid being bitten by a dog the following tips include suggestions for the dog owner and parent. Dog attacks leave long lasting physical and emotional scars. Read on to learn how you can help prevent an attack.
Cole v. Snyder - Jury Verdict Form [PDF]
Description: Jury Verdict Form Awarding $200,000
Roland v. LeBlanc - Judgment [PDF]
Description: U.S. District Court Order Certifying $2.1 Million Dog Bite Jury Verdict
Dog Bite Law: A Quick Overview
Description: Dog bites and pet attacks are an all too common part of personal injury law. Each year there are an estimated 5 million victims of dog bites alone, 800,000 of which require some form of medical treatment. Though most dog bites are minor, some can be so severe that they result in the loss of human life. Dog owners have a responsibility to protect the public against potentially dangerous animals