Our Pittsburgh Dog Bite Lawyers are often asked: can I make a claim for emotional distress from a dog bite in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The short answer is: yes. Any person responsible for violating Pennsylvania’s Dog Law is responsible for not only the injured party’s physical injuries, disfigurement, and…
The Importance of Dog Licenses
Wondering about the important of dog bite licenses in Pennsylvania? As personal injury lawyers typically helping victims of dog a bite, we are always looking for ways to make interactions with dogs more safe. One important component is dog licensing. Licensing one’s dog not only helps identify one’s dog,…
Dangerous Dog Registry in Pennsylvania
It’s true. Pennsylvania has a registry of dangerous dogs. According to PA’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding: Most Pennsylvanians don’t even realize there is a registry of dangerous dogs in the state. They don’t worry about keeping alert for vicious dogs outside of their home or at the park because they…
Dog Bite Related News & Updates
Handling dog bite claims, our Pittsburgh dog bite lawyers note the news and updates, about a canine attacks. Unfortunately, the laws are often too lenient on reckless dog owners, who treat the dogs poorly (making the dog aggressive), while also failing to get liability insurance to cover claims. Hopefully, there…
Damages Recoverable For a Dog Bite
Our Pittsburgh dog bite lawyers have handled dog bite cases in Pennsylvania for 25+ years. One of the questions we often get is, what damages can be claimed for a dog bite injury? Let’s get right to it. The following items can be claimed for dog bite or attack in…
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…