Dog Bite FAQs
My child's face will be disfigured from a
dog bite, but my friend says that my child provoked her dog to
bite. What do I do?
How do I prove my landlord knew another tenant's
cat or dog was dangerous?
I was watching a dog for someone and he bit the
postman, am I liable?
A dog did not bite me but ran in front of me
while I was driving. Who is responsible for my damages in the
car accident?
What is the “one free bite” rule?
What do leash laws cover?
My neighbor has a “Beware of Dog” sign posted
in their yard. Are they liable since their dog bit my mother?
Do I need a lawyer if I have been bitten by a
dog?
My child's face will be disfigured from
a dog bite, but my friend says that my child provoked her dog
to bite. What do I do?
In most states, the owner of a dog is responsible for damages
if that dog bites someone. In some states, if a dog is
restrained and on the owner's property, there may be
mitigating circumstances. Contact
Oshman & Mirisola, LLP today to discuss your situation.
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How do I prove my landlord knew another
tenant's cat or dog was dangerous?
Your attorney will know what information is important. Contact
Oshman & Mirisola, LLP today to discuss your situation.
Sometimes, it is enough to show that the landlord had the
responsibility to know, whether actual knowledge can be shown
or not
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I was watching a dog for someone and he
bit the postman, am I liable?
Some states have ruled that people who only keep or care for a
dog will not be liable for dog bites occurring during their
care of the dog. The actual owner would be held liable in
those instances.
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A dog did not bite me but ran in front
of me while I was driving. Who is responsible for my damages
in the car accident?
A dog owner may be held liable for damages caused even by a
non-biting dog, particularly in areas where restraint of a dog
is legally mandated. Contact
Oshman & Mirisola, LLP today to discuss your case.
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What is the “one free bite” rule?
In some states, the owner isn’t held liable for the first
bite the dog inflicts. Once an animal has demonstrated vicious
behavior, biting or otherwise displaying a "vicious
propensity", the owner can be held liable.
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What do leash laws cover?
Most communities have local leash laws that require dogs to be
on a leash unless confined to a house or fenced yard, even on
your own property. Failing to follow the leash laws combined
with the dog biting someone can greatly increase the potential
penalties.
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My neighbor has a “Beware of Dog”
sign posted in their yard. Are they liable since their dog bit
my mother?
Possibly. The sign can help to alert others of the presence of
the dog. But if an attack occurs, the specific facts will
determine whether there is any liability.
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Do I need a lawyer if I have been bitten
by a dog?
Yes. It is always in your best interest to have an experienced
lawyer review your case. Contact
Oshman & Mirisola, LLP today.
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Bite page.
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