Dog Owner Liable: Canine Knocks Over and Drags Dog Walker As you might expect, in Pennsylvania, the negligent owner of a dangerous dog can be liable for failing to control the animal or warn others of its dangerous propensities. You’re thinking – dog bite, right? Nope. Liability can exist absent…
Evidence: Proving a Dog Bite Claim in Pennsylvania
Our Pittsburgh lawyers are often asked: what evidence do I need to prove a claim for injuries from a dog bite in Pennsylvania? After all, knowing the rule of law is one thing: do I need to show negligence? (often, yes) Does PA have a “one free bite” rule? (no). …
Dog Bite Cases – Joint and Several Liability in PA?
The Fair Share Act in PA – Dog Bites Our Pittsburgh dog bite lawyers adored something called “joint and several liability.” That was where each Defendant could be liable for the whole verdict, even if 1% at fault! So let’s say a landlord knowingly allowed his dead beat tenant to…
PA Dog Bite Law: Comparative Negligence of the Plaintiff
What if You, the Person Bitten by a Dog, Were Partially At Fault? Each Pittsburgh dog bite lawyer in our firm gets asked this question: what if you’re bitten by a dog but you were partially negligent for causing the attack? Can you still recover money from another party for…
Dog Bite Claim: What’s The Statute of Limitations in PA?
Statute of Limitations For Dog Bite Claims in Pennsylvania Victims of a dog bite often ask our Pittsburgh lawyers: “How long do I have to sue for a dog bite in Pennsylvania?” In other words, how long is the statute of limitations? This is an important question, because your lawyer…
Provocation: A Good Defense to a Dog Bite Claim?
As any Pittsburgh lawyer handling dog bite cases will tell you, 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…
Dog Sitter or Walker (Non-owners) | Liability in PA
Dog Sitter & Dog Walker Liability for a Dog Bite in PA Take it from a Pittsburgh lawyer who handles animal attack cases: when a canine attacks and causes injuries, the dog sitter (watching the dog) or dog walker (walking it) are liable as the dog’s “keeper,” discussed below. That…
Dog Kennel Responsibilities & Liabilities | Dog Bites & Attacks
With many planning summer travel — and considering a kennel for their dog — our Pittsburgh lawyers describe the duties and liabilities of kennels or dog walkers utilized when you’re away. But let’s say your dog is attacked at the kennel, or you are bitten by a dog at the…
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…
Selecting The Right Dog Leash
Proper Dog Restraint on Walks With the Western Pennsylvania weather warming, many are taking their pooch for walks more often, versus letting the dog do its business within a fenced-in yard. One thing people don’t realize is, dog bite incidents often occur while a dog is on a leash. Take…