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…
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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…
Dog Bite Verdict Exceeds Liability Insurance – “Bad Faith”?
Insurance Liability Issues Each Pittsburgh attorney at our firm recommends that every dog owner carry liability insurance to protect against a claim for damages from a dog bite. But what happens when the dog bite claim exceeds the available canine owner’s liability insurance coverage? This question creates enormous headaches for…
Dog Bite: Gov’t & Police K-9 Liability
Dog Attacks – Governmental Dogs & Police K-9s Our Pittsburgh lawyers handle dog bite claims involving police K-9s or other dogs owned or controlled by governmental entities, such as a township, municipality, or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including shelters or dogs in police custody.
Workers’ Comp For a Dog Bite in PA
Workers’ Compensation For Dog Bite Injuries Workers’ Compensation for Dog Bites Any person attacked or bitten by a dog in the scope of his employment in Pennsylvania may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Work-Related Dog Bite Topics Numerous type of employment expose person dog bites in the scope of…