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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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What To Do During An Attack

Steps to Take Even when attempting to avoid an attack by a dog, the physical conflict often cannot be prevented.  So then what? First, don’t panic. It is true that dogs and other animals can sense fear.  Plus, your excitement can further stimulate the dog or make the animal feel more confident…

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How To Prevent a Dog Bite: Victim’s Perspective

Dog Bite Prevention  Dogs provide people with companionship and fun, for adults and children. Every day, adults and children sustain serous injuries from dogs bites, including disfigurement and sever emotional distress.  How can this be prevented?   Avoid Assumptions For better or for worse, dogs can’t talk. You may not…

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