Dog Bites

Dog bite laws may impose “strict liability” on owners. This means the owner of a dog who bites someone is liable for that person’s injuries even if the dog has never bitten before and the owner did nothing wrong.

This contrasts with the “one bite rule” in effect in other states, by which the owner is only held liable if the dog has bitten someone before or has displayed violent tendencies.

Dog bites can cause serious and debilitating injuries. A victim who files a lawsuit may be able to obtain a settlement with compensatory damages for

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering and more.

Our dog bite attorneys assist victims to file claims in dog bite and dog attack cases.