In PA, there is no “strict liability” for a dog bite, typically. Rather, there are only two ways a person can be liable (civilly) for damages caused by a dog bite. The first is, the failure to control the animal (by a leash or otherwise). Or, the person harboring the…
Showing “Prior Dangerous Propensities” | PA Dog Bite Liability
Prior Vicious or Dangerous Propensities The victim of a canine attack in Pennsylvania need only do a few Google searches to realize: the attack survivor must often prove negligence to recover money for a dog bite in PA. This often means, the victim needs proof that the dog owner (or…
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…
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…
Tips For Parents of a Child Bitten by a Dog in PA
It’s back-to-school time for your child or children, but it’s dog bite season for our Pittsburgh trial lawyers. You see, summer is when families go away on vacation (away from the neighbor’s dog). Granted, there are plenty of attacks in the spring and summer also, such as: June 26: in…
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 Attacks by Breed: NEW STUDIES
If you ask a Pittsburgh attorney 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…
Workers’ Comp For a Dog Bite in PA
Workers’ Compensation For Dog Bite Injuries Workers’ Compensation for Dog Bites Any person attacked or bitten by a dog in the scope of his employment in Pennsylvania may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Work-Related Dog Bite Topics Numerous type of employment expose person dog bites in the scope of…