Dog bite cases may seem uncommon but the Centers for Disease reports that there are around 4.5 million cases per year in the U.S. resulting in approximately 800,000 injuries requiring medical treatment. But unlike having to prove negligence in a motor vehicle accident claim, Massachusetts law imposes strict liability on dog owners for any injuries their animal causes.
Read MoreMaryland newspapers and newscasts recently reported that a local superhero had died in a car crash. They were referring to a fatal highway accident that claimed the life of Leonard Robinson, a retired businessman who played the role of movie and comic book figure, Batman, for countless children stricken by cancer and other serious illnesses. In his guise as the dark knight, Robinson had entertained thousands of children in hospitals, schools and at charity events and was hailed by many as a true life superhero. Robinson’s persona came to light a few years ago after he was stopped by police in his “Batmobile,” a custom made motor vehicle built to resemble the one used in Batman comics and movies, for not displaying a license plate. Amused officers let Robinson proceed to his event and the encounter was captured on a widely viewed YouTube video.
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