Toledo Dog Bite Attorney Blog
Dale Emch | Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC | 405 Madison Ave. Suite 1200 | Toledo, OH 43604 | tel. 419-720-4453 | email. demch@charlesboyk-law.com

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Don’t delay contacting Toledo dog bite attor...
As a Toledo attorney who handles dog bite cases, I occasionally come across someone who has waited too long to file suit. Once the statute of limitations is missed, the claim is forever barred, no matter how seriously the dog bite victim has been hurt. In dog bite cases, victims generally have six years to file suit. For children, it’s six years from the point they turn 18 years old. Though this window is longer... 
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Girl mauled by dog south of Bowling Green Ohio...
A dog with no tags mauled an 8-year-old girl yesterday about 18 miles south of Bowling Green, Ohio, and attacked the girl’s sister and mother when they tried to help. Steven Rock, the girl’s father shot and killed the dog to end the attack, according to the Toledo Blade. The incident, which happened in Bairdstown, shows just how fast serious injuries can happened with dog bites, as well as the shame of the... 
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Toledo attorney for dog bite victims discusses Ohi...
Dog bite lawsuits can be brought in Ohio, even when the dog’s owner warns someone else to stay away. Drawing on my experience as an attorney who has handled dog bite cases in Toledo and Bowling Green, I wrote about this in my ask-the-lawyer column for the Toledo Blade. It may not seem fair, but Ohio has adopted a strict liability law that makes owners, keepers, and harborers responsible for injuries and property... 
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Dog bite victims have 6 years to file suit, accord...
Dog bite victims in Toledo, Ohio, often don’t realize that they have six years to file a lawsuit, which is two years longer than most negligence claims. As an attorney who handles dog bite cases, I recognize how important this extra time can be, especially for children. Sometimes it takes a number of years before a child’s scars can be fully treated by a plastic surgeon. Having a longer statute of limitations... 
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Toledo Ohio personal injury attorney who handles d...
As a Toledo, Ohio dog bite attorney, I’m often asked whether dog owners are responsible for attacks on pets as well as people. The quick answer is yes. In Ohio, dog owners generally are responsible for all injuries to people and property caused by their dogs. Below, I’ve listed the text from my bi-monthly column that appears in the Toledo Blade. Dear Dale: My neighbors’ three dogs attacked and killed my... 
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Don’t destroy your dog bite case - talk to a...
Don’t provide a statement to the adjuster. If an insurance adjuster contacts you, don’t make any statements about your Toledo dog bite case, your physical condition, and whether you’re being treating by a doctor. The adjuster may be recording your conversation and certainly will be taking notes. Any statements you make about your injuries could come back to haunt you. Simply thank the adjuster for calling, tell... 
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Hire an attorney who handles dog bite cases in Ohi...
Insurance adjusters who handle Toledo, Ohio dog bite cases have an obvious advantage over dog bite victims. These folks are professionals who have had training in settling cases for as little money as possible. That’s why it makes sense for you to have a lawyer looking out for your best interests. The Ohio Dog Bite Book, which I co-authored with the attorneys at The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC, discussed this... 
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