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…
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…
Landlord Liability For a Dog Bite in PA
A landlord can face liability in PA for a dog owned and controlled by a tenant. The two common distinctions is between attacks on the landlord’s property versus those off of the premises. 1. Attack On the Landlord’s Premises – Landlord Liability Landlord liability can exist for a dog bite…