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…
Dog Bite Claim: What’s The Statute of Limitations in PA?
Statute of Limitations For Dog Bite Claims in Pennsylvania Victims of a dog bite often ask our Pittsburgh lawyers: “How long do I have to sue for a dog bite in Pennsylvania?” In other words, how long is the statute of limitations? This is an important question, because your lawyer…
Dog Sitter or Walker (Non-owners) | Liability in PA
Dog Sitter & Dog Walker Liability for a Dog Bite in PA Take it from a Pittsburgh lawyer who handles animal attack cases: when a canine attacks and causes injuries, the dog sitter (watching the dog) or dog walker (walking it) are liable as the dog’s “keeper,” discussed below. That…
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…