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…
PA Supreme Court Update: Dog Bite Claim on Employer Remains Limited
UPDATE: Claim on Employer for Dog Bite is Limited to Workers’ Compensation, Only Our Pittsburgh lawyers — who focus on dog bite claims — have written about a bite victim’s right to sue his employer for a dog bite. There, as against the employer (not the dog owner if some…
Treating a Dog Bite Injury and Scar: Medical Procedures Available
Treatment of Dog Bite Injuries and Disfigurement Our Pittsburgh lawyers who handle dog bite cases have represented hundreds of injured victims; and we follow our clients’ medical treatment, from emergency care for dog bite wounds through scar revision procedures. The purpose of this article is to shed light on certain…
Workers’ Comp For a Dog Bite | Pittsburgh Lawyers
Pittsburgh Lawyers | 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…
Delivery Driver | Dog Bite Claims & Defenses in PA
Compensation For Dog Bites of Delivery Drivers A dog owner may be liable for dog bite or attack on a delivery driver in PA. Pittsburgh ranks in the top 20 cities in the United States for dog bites on post office mail carriers. Plus, the home delivery business is booming…
Dog Bite Liability Insurance – Is it Required in PA?
Must Dogs Be Insured For Liability in PA The short answer is: generally, no, unless ordered by the court after one bite. From handling dog bite claims and defenses in PA for over 22 years, we can honestly say: every dog owner should carry liability insurance for such claims, as…
What to Do Following a Dog Bite
Dog bites are terrifying, often causing causing not only disfigurement, but also severe emotional distress. Immediately after the attack, you will feel frazzled. Try to remain calm. Follow these steps to protect your health (or your child’s health) and obtain a significant recovery. —- Identify the Dog that Attacked You Your medical…