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…
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 Liability Insurance – UPDATE
Liability Insurance For a Injury From an Attack by Dog As of 2023, five states preclude insurers from denying you coverage based on your dog’s breed: Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania Dog bites and animal attacks are expensive; thus, liability insurance is key. It helps a dog bite…
Delivery Driver | Dog Bite Claims & Defenses in PA
Compensation For Dog Bites of Delivery Drivers A dog owner may be liable for a dog bite or attack on a delivery driver in PA. Pittsburgh ranks in the top 20 cities in the United States for dog bites on post office mail carriers. Plus, the home delivery business is…
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…