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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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