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 Canine-Related Claim in Pennsylvania
We 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). Ultimately, once…
Dog Bite Cases – Joint and Several Liability in PA?
The Fair Share Act in PA – Dog Bites Advocates for victimes of injury 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? We often 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 your injuries, when comparatively negligent in…
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 attorneys: “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?
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…
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…
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…
The Right (and Wrong) Fence to Contain a Canine
Failure to Contain a Dog – Inadequate Fence With springtime coming and home improvement projects in planning, many dog owners are shopping for a new fence. Ideally, they want a physical barrier that will contain their dog so it can run freely in the yard. Just as dogs vary…