This post was reviewed by Nicholas A. Battaglia, Esq., an attorney licensed in New York and New Jersey. He is owner and legal content writer for a law practice marketing firm and a realty group focusing on new construction builds in upstate New York, where he lives with his lovely wife and his counselor-at-bark Flora, a mixed breed rescue.
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Beware of dog sign: is it a shield? The answer is not necessarily. But then, it’s worthy to note that every State has different laws and statutes that should be complied with. So, the best answer for this question is …
If your dog bites someone through your fence, like if someone sticks out their hands, then your dog bit them, do you have a liability to the victim? The answer is yes. You are undeniably liable for the victim who …
Can a homeowner’s association be liable for a dog bite in the neighborhood? They can be liable under certain circumstances. It is especially true when your dog bites someone in the common area of the homeowner’s community. Didn’t know this …
Can non-bite injuries from a dog actionable? In states like California, a dog bite that didn’t even break the victim’s skin can be actionable. Even if your dog only scratched, knocked down, or threatened a person in Florida, there can …
Is a landlord liable if a tenant’s dog bites someone? If the landlord knows the dog’s existence inside their apartment, the liability falls to the landlord and the dog’s owner. The landlord will become co-responsible for the dog’s behavior. Some …
Having a veterinarian dog bite: am I liable? In most cases, liability lies to the ones with negligence in their actions. In cases of a veterinarian dog bite, the keeper is liable if there is negligence on his part. Negligence …
Dogs are known to be as a “man’s best friend,” but there are instances where their behavior could put someone in grave danger, such as their powerful barks: can injuries from dog barks result in owner liability? Yes, a dog …
