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…
Punitive Damages for a Dog Bite Injury
Punitive Damages For a Dog Bite in Pennsylvania As you may have noted on this website, we’ve talked about all kinds of dog bite damages, except punitive (or exemplary) damages! So far, we’ve discussed disfigurement, pain and suffering, payment of medical bills (and co-pays), psychological injuries, fear of dogs, and lost…