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Sidewalks are a vital part of city infrastructure. For safety and convenience, sidewalks must remain usable for all pedestrians, especially those with disabilities. All walkways should be in good shape and free of ice and debris. If a sidewalk is damaged or unsafe, those using it could be seriously injured. However, who exactly is responsible for keeping sidewalks safe is […]
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Seattle may be known for being the top when it comes to coffee, technology, and progressive politics, but many people are surprised to learn we also rank high for a disturbing trend: dog attacks. With so many young professionals and an ever-fluctuating transient population, Seattle really is overrun with dogs. So much so that you don’t have to look far […]
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It only takes a minute. You could be walking along, minding your own business, when a ferocious dog suddenly sets upon you like a lightning bolt falling out of the sky. Dog bites are serious injuries which can lead to long-term physical and psychological damage. According to the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society, “approximately 1.6 million U.S. patients were reported with […]
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No matter if someone is a full-grown adult or just a child, a dog bite can be a disturbing event. Not only can dog bites cause severe injuries, they can effect long-lasting, traumatic neuroses that can negatively impact a person’s life for years afterward. Cynophobia In short, Cynopobia is the fear of dogs. Cynophobia is often listed as the most […]
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Photo by Isabel Vittrup-Pallier Every year close to five million Americans are bitten by animals, the majority being dog bites. Close to 300,000 of these people end up in the hospital and find themselves facing years of rehabilitation and reconstructive surgery. With 83 million dogs in the U.S. alone, attacks and bites are a common reality. The fifth most common […]
