Our Pittsburgh dog bite lawyers primarily represent individuals (including an adult or child) attacked by a canine. That said, we have also defended high-value (multi-million dollar) cases all the way to verdict. So what about the defense perspective? Can a defendant sued for money ever win? The answer is yes…..
Blog
PA Dog Bite Law: Comparative Negligence of the Plaintiff
What if You, the Person Bitten by a Dog, Were Partially At Fault? We often gets asked this question: what if you’re bitten by a dog but you were partially negligent for causing the attack? Can you still recover money from another party for your injuries, when comparatively negligent in…
Dog Bite Claim: What’s The Statute of Limitations in PA?
Statute of Limitations For Dog Bite Claims in Pennsylvania Victims of a dog bite often ask our Pittsburgh attorneys: “How long do I have to sue for a dog bite in Pennsylvania?” In other words, how long is the statute of limitations? This is an important question, because your lawyer…
Provocation: A Good Defense to a Dog Bite Claim?
The defense of “provocation” can amount to an excellent defense to a dog bite claim in Western PA and in most states. In fact, even some states applying a “strict liability” standard for a canine attack (such as Michigan and Montana) allow the defense of “provocation.” Pennsylvania does not have…
PA Supreme Court Update: Dog Bite Claim on Employer Remains Limited
UPDATE: Claim on Employer for Dog Bite is Limited to Workers’ Compensation, Only Our Pittsburgh attorneys — who focus on dog bite claims — have written about a bite victim’s right to sue his employer for a dog bite. There, as against the employer (not the dog owner if some…
Dog Bite Attacks by Breed: NEW STUDIES
If you ask a Pittsburgh attorney at our dog bite firm: what is the most dangerous breed of dog? We will tell you: that’s a trick question, because every dog is potentially dangerous and prone to attack. No dog is “safe.” We’ve previously written about how any canine having a…
Treating a Dog Bite Injury and Scar: Medical Procedures Available
Treatment of Dog Bite Injuries and Disfigurement Our Pittsburgh attorneys have represented hundreds of injured victims. As such, we follow our clients’ medical treatment, from emergency care for dog bite wounds through scar revision procedures. We see what procedures have improved the patient’s appearance, and which have not. The purpose…
Dog Sitter or Walker (Non-owners) | Liability in PA
Dog Sitter & Dog Walker Liability for a Dog Bite in PA When a canine attacks and causes injuries, the dog sitter (watching the dog) or dog walker (walking it) can be liable as the dog’s “keeper,” as discussed below. Canine Sitter & Dog Walker Liability Pennsylvania Dog Law draws…
Dog Kennel Responsibilities & Liabilities | Dog Bites & Attacks
Let’s say your dog is attacked at the kennel, or you are bitten by a dog at the kennel when dropping off or picking up your dog. First of all, what are the kennel’s responsibilities? The kennel owner or operator is harboring your dog while you’re away, so it has…
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2023 We discuss discuss attack prevention at this time each year, when a light is shined on the significant problem of dogs bites. We love our dogs, but animal attacks are serious; careful thought must be given to attack prevention. According to the American Veterinary…