A landlord can face liability in PA for a dog owned and controlled by a tenant. The two common distinctions is between attacks on the landlord’s property versus those off of the premises. 1. Attack On the Landlord’s Premises – Landlord Liability Landlord liability can exist for a dog bite…
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Dog Bite Liability Insurance – Is it Required in PA?
Must Dogs Be Insured For Liability in PA The short answer is: generally, no, unless ordered by the court after one bite. From handling dog bite claims and defenses in PA for over 22 years, we can honestly say: every dog owner should carry liability insurance for such claims, as…
How Much is It Worth?
What is The Value of a Dog Bite Claim in PA? Each Pittsburgh lawyer in our dog bite firm is honest and forthright about our evaluation of each dog bite case. So how much is each animal attack claim worth? The truth is. It depends.No two dog bite cases are…
Number Bites Rising?
Number of Dog Bites in PA Rising It seems the number of dog bites is rising in PA, especially if one looks at the number of stories in the news about dog bites. Here are some examples in recent months: Family: Dog Attack Victim Responds to Treatment Girl Recovering from…
Criminal Charges and Hearing
The owner of a dog can face a range of criminal charges for a dog bite, ranging for harboring a dangerous animal to failure to control the dog. Pennsylvania does not have a “leash law,” but the owner of a dog is required to have the dog under reasonable control,…
What to Do Following a Dog Bite
Dog bites are terrifying, often causing causing not only disfigurement, but also severe emotional distress. Immediately after the attack, you will feel frazzled. Try to remain calm. Follow these steps to protect your health (or your child’s health) and obtain a significant recovery. —- Identify the Dog that Attacked You Your medical…
What To Do During An Attack
Steps to Take Even when attempting to avoid an attack by a dog, the physical conflict often cannot be prevented. So then what? First, don’t panic. It is true that dogs and other animals can sense fear. Plus, your excitement can further stimulate the dog or make the animal feel more confident…
How To Prevent a Dog Bite: Victim’s Perspective
Dog Bite Prevention Dogs provide people with companionship and fun, for adults and children. Every day, adults and children sustain serous injuries from dogs bites, including disfigurement and sever emotional distress. How can this be prevented? Avoid Assumptions For better or for worse, dogs can’t talk. You may not…