Double Recovery for an Animal Attack?

Our Pittsburgh lawyers have explained the damages recoverable in PA for a dog bite. But what happens when your own insurance pays for your medical bills — or lost wages — from an animal attack? Can you still claim those amounts  against the person responsible for the attack?  Even though your…

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How to Report a Dog Bite in Pittsburgh & Western PA

Our Pittsburgh lawyers regularly advise victims of a dog bites at every stage, including how to report a dog bite to authorities right up through  settlement or trial of the civil case for compensation for injuries. We also attend criminal hearings related to the attack that caused our client’s injuries.   The…

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Dog Bite Conviction | Effect on Civil Liability in PA

Does a Dog Bite Criminal Conviction Guaranty Civil Liability (For a Bite)?   Some Background Pennsylvania Dog Law imposes criminal penalties for harboring a dangerous dog or failing to control it.  In fact, Pennsylvania recently increased criminal penalties and fines for violations of PA’s Dog Law. While the criminal courts excel…

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Changes to PA’s Dog Law in 2024

Many feel that PA’s dog law is too lenient against those who own or harbor a dangerous dog. For example, unlike 36 other states having strict liability for dog bites, PA requires the injured party to prove negligence (in most cases) to get money for a dog attack. The reason?…

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Unrepresented Dog Owner Not Liable (Defense Verdict)

Our primary responsibility — as Pittsburgh lawyers helping dog bite victims — is to give candid advice that helps our injured clients.  One thing we say during every consultation is:  there are no guarantees in litigation.  A good lawyer can help your enhance your chances of success, but sometimes, an…

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Canine Knocks Over & Drags Dog Walker: Dog Owner Liable PA?

Dog Owner Liable:  Canine Knocks Over and Drags Dog Walker As you might expect, in Pennsylvania, the negligent owner of a dangerous dog can be liable for failing to control the animal or warn others of its dangerous propensities.  You’re thinking – dog bite, right?  Nope. Liability can exist absent…

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