Idaho dog bite law is considered by many to be very strict; a dog owner is fully liable if their dog bites and injures an individual. What this means to you is that no matter what happened, the dog owner … Read More
Bitten by a dog? The vast majority of states have laws enacted placing liability squarely on the shoulders of dog owners for bites their dog inflicts. Legal liability falls to the owner, with a few exceptions, even in the situation … Read More
While many states hold a dog owner strictly liable for the harm that his or her dog causes, the Georgia dog bite law is much more lenient. Dog bite injury victims may incur significant expenses in having their dog bite … Read More
Dog injury and how the law applies is confusing to many. Most personal injury lawsuits occur because a person gets hurt due to someone else’s negligence, but in some cases you can sue for injuries that occur to your pets. … Read More
Dog bite claims have increased dramatically in the last decade. While many dog bites are not found to be the fault of the dog, some dog bites are the result of keeping animals in unsafe conditions, such as puppy mills. … Read More
I was bit by a dog, now what? Unfortunately this is a very common question in California, where some of the highest rates of dog attacks are reported. An unprovoked and serious animal attack or dog bite can occur anywhere … Read More
Most dog bite victims have questions regarding legal action related to their injuries. Millions of Americans are bitten every year by dogs. The laws that comprise the basis for claims against negligent dog owners are a combination of city ordinances, … Read More
Animal bite liability differs from state to state. Many times when a victim is bitten by an animal owned by someone they know, they are reluctant to file a claim. The victim may fear that by filing a claim against … Read More
The occurrence of dog bite injuries are increasing in number, and insurance claims and legal claims regarding dog bites are following suit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that over 4.5 million Americans sustain dog bite injuries each … Read More
Pit bull owners are up in arms about a recent court decision. Earlier this year the Maryland Court of Appeals determined that pit bull breeds are dangerous and aggressive animals, making it easier for any victim that sustains a dog … Read More