Our Pittsburgh dog bite lawyers primarily represent individuals (including an adult or child) attacked by a canine. That said, many of our lawyers have also defended high-value (multi-million dollar) cases all the way to verdict. So what about the defense perspective? Can a defendant sued for money ever win? The answer…
Dog Bite Attacks by Breed: NEW STUDIES
If you ask a Pittsburgh lawyer at our dog bite firm: what is the most dangerous breed of dog? We will tell you: that’s a trick question, because every dog is potentially dangerous and prone to attack. No dog is “safe.” We’ve previously written about how any canine having a…
Was Your DOG Attacked by Another Dog?
Many dog bite victims sustain injuries when attempting to shield their own dog from another canine that’s attacking. In Pennsylvania, the human victim of a dog bite can recover money for her own disfigurement, emotional distress, and lost wages. A recovery can also be had for injuries to her dog…
Nervous at the Vet – means, the Dog’s “Dangerous”?
Does doggie anxiety at the vet mean the animal is “dangerous”? A negligence standard often applies in PA, for dog bite liability; namely, did the dog owner have prior reason to know of the animal’s dangerous propensity? Many things serve as evidence of a dangerous or “vicious” propensity. These include…
Claiming Emotional Distress From a Dog Bite
Our Pittsburgh Dog Bite Lawyers are often asked: can I make a claim for emotional distress from a dog bite in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The short answer is: yes. Any person responsible for violating Pennsylvania’s Dog Law is responsible for not only the injured party’s physical injuries, disfigurement, and…