Posted in Dog Bite on October 30, 2025

Owning a dog comes with responsibilities beyond providing food and daily walks. Training, encouraging safe interaction, and ensuring neighbors feel secure are part of responsible ownership. These ongoing duties often raise a larger legal question for pet owners. One of the most common questions is: Does your dog have to be on a leash...

Posted in Dog Bite on October 2, 2025

A level 4 dog bite is among the most serious injuries, often leaving lasting scars and emotional trauma. In Ohio, these cases usually involve extensive medical care, prolonged recovery, and financial stress for victims and families. At Elk + Elk, we have guided clients through this process and understand how difficult recovery can be....

Posted in Accident & Injury, Dog Bite on June 3, 2025

When the weather warms up in Ohio, people and their dogs head outside. Parks, patios, festivals, sidewalks, and even bars and restaurants fill up fast. But all that extra activity also leads to a spike in dog bite injuries. With more unfamiliar dogs in public spaces and more opportunities for stress or miscommunication, bites...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Dog Bite on August 15, 2018

Ohioans spend a lot of time outside during the summer, whether they are doing yard work, walking around the neighborhood, or eating outside on a restaurant patio. And for the most part, these outdoor excursions are fun – or at least uneventful. That can all change if a person is bitten by a dog....

Posted in Accident & Injury, Dog Bite on July 25, 2017

Any dog can become aggressive, and an attack could leave you or your loved ones with serious injuries or worse. The dog’s owner can typically be held responsible, but there are steps that need to be taken soon after the incident to build a solid case. Enlist the help of family members, friends and...