There seems to be spray to repel just about anything: mosquitos, bees, wasps, even bears! But what about dogs? Our Pittsburgh dog bite lawyers are always looking for ways to help our clients — especially a child or children — avoid being bitten. Does “Dog Repellent” Spray Actually Work? …
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Attacks on USPS Works Rise (5,800) “Awareness Month” Kicks Off
HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Postal Services (USPS) has reported that incidents of canine related attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year, despite postal workers carrying dog spray repellant (pictured left). The USPS has also released data ranking each state by number…
Claim Valuation: Prompt Treatment for Dog Bite Injuries in PA
Your Actions Are Key A party injured in an accident may have reasons for hesitating to get medical treatment. Maybe the you want to just put the attack behind you. But any delay in receiving medical treatment can be costly in terms of claim valuation. You don’t want a jury…
When Can I Treat My Dog Bite Case as “Settled” in PA?
Knowing When a Dog Bite Claims is Resolved The typical dog bite victim has very little interest in taking her animal attack case all the way to trial, given the amount of time and uncertainty of litigation. For this reason, ninety-five (95) percent of canine attack cases settle prior to…
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…
New Case: Does Dog Breed, Alone, Deem it “Dangerous” in PA?
In PA, there is no “strict liability” for a dog bite, typically. Rather, there are only two ways a person can be liable (civilly) for damages caused by a dog bite. The first is, the failure to control the animal (by a leash or otherwise). Or, the person harboring the…
Showing “Prior Dangerous Propensities” | PA Dog Bite Liability
Prior Vicious or Dangerous Propensities The victim of a canine attack in Pennsylvania need only do a few Google searches to realize: the attack survivor must often prove negligence to recover money for a dog bite in PA. This often means, the victim needs proof that the dog owner (or…
How to Report a Dog Bite in Pittsburgh & Western PA
We regularly advise victims of a dog bites at every stage, including how to report a dog bite to authorities. The focus of this article is how to report the attack to the appropriate authorities for investigation. Reporting a Medical Emergency First of all, call 911 for any medical emergency…
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…
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?…