On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Apr 19, 2019 | Dog Bites, Firm News
As the summer months approach, people will be spending more time outdoors. This is a great time to enjoy nature, but you have to be careful if you are going to come into contact with dogs. There is a chance that you might come across a dog who is behaving...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Mar 1, 2019 | Dog Bites, Firm News
Being bitten by a dog can lead to serious tissue damage and possible infections. When you are in this position, you have to ensure that you are getting the medical care necessary to minimize the impact that the injury has on your life.One of the most important things...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jan 18, 2019 | Dog Bites, Firm News
Dog bites are devastating injuries in some cases because you have to deal with two different types of injuries – the puncture wound and the pressure-related tissue damage. This can make healing from an attack very painful. On top of all of this, you also have to...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Nov 9, 2018 | Dog Bites, Firm News
Dog bites can lead to serious problems for the victims. This is due in part to the bacteria that is present in the dog’s mouth. When the teeth penetrate the skin, the bacteria is pushed into the wound. You might think that a wound is minor, but an infection...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Oct 5, 2018 | Dog Bites, Firm News
Dog bite injuries might seem minor at first, especially if the attack wasn’t very bad. This can be misleading because things can change quickly. When a dog bites you, the teeth pierce the skin and underlying tissues. Because the dog’s mouth is full of...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Sep 26, 2018 | Dog Bites, Firm News
Dog owners have a duty to ensure that their pet doesn’t harm others. Unfortunately, not all dog owners take the time to properly socialize and train their animals. When they don’t, they are putting everyone around them at risk of suffering from a dog bite....
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Aug 2, 2018 | Dog Bites, Firm News
A person who is bitten by a dog can suffer from serious scarring and possibly disfigurement. These can be easy to conceal if they are in a location where you can cover them with clothing. Bites to the face and hands usually don’t qualify as ones that are easy to...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jul 26, 2018 | Dog Bites, Firm News
The deep puncture wounds that occur when a dog or cat bites are the perfect environment for bacteria growth. This puts animal attack victims at risk of an infection developing at the injury site. It is imperative that anyone who has been bitten by any animal take the...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jun 8, 2018 | Dog Bites, Firm News
Being bitten by a dog is a painful experience. Your first priority obviously needs to be getting away from the dog. From there, you will have to determine if you need to seek out medical care or not. It is imperative that you are very careful at this point, especially...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Mar 30, 2018 | Dog Bites, Firm News
Did you know that a dog’s jaws can exert 450 pounds of pressure per square inch? If you didn’t know before, you do now. This is only one of the things that makes dog bites so horrible. This pressure, coupled with the fact that a dog’s jaws are meant...
