Your Actions Are Key A party injured in an accident may have reasons for hesitating to get medical treatment. Maybe the you want to just put the attack behind you. But any delay in receiving medical treatment can be costly in terms of claim valuation. You don’t want a jury…
When Can I Treat My Dog Bite Case as “Settled” in PA?
Knowing When a Dog Bite Claims is Resolved The typical dog bite victim has very little interest in taking her animal attack case all the way to trial, given the amount of time and uncertainty of litigation. For this reason, ninety-five (95) percent of canine attack cases settle prior to…
Unrepresented Dog Owner Not Liable (Defense Verdict)
Our primary responsibility — as Pittsburgh lawyers helping dog bite victims — is to give candid advice that helps our injured clients. One thing we say during every consultation is: there are no guarantees in litigation. A good lawyer can help your enhance your chances of success, but sometimes, an…
Canine Knocks Over & Drags Dog Walker: Dog Owner Liable PA?
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…
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…
Dog Bite Verdict Exceeds Liability Insurance – “Bad Faith”?
Pittsburgh Lawyers For Dog Bite Insurance Liability Issues Each Pittsburgh lawyer 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…