Dog Bites

What Compensation Can I Recover After a Dog Bite in Pennsylvania? A Pennsylvania dog bite claim may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, psychological harm, and permanent disfigurement. Under the Pennsylvania Dog Law, the dog owner or keeper must pay the victim’s medical treatment costs resulting from the attack. Recovering […]

What Makes a Dog Legally Dangerous Under Pennsylvania Law? A dog may be declared legally dangerous in Pennsylvania if it commits certain unprovoked acts defined in the state’s Dangerous Dog Law, such as seriously injuring a person, or severely injuring or killing another domestic animal off the owner’s property. While a dangerous dog designation may […]

Do You Need a Lawyer After a Dog Bite in Pennsylvania? Yes, dog bite victims may benefit from having legal help due to the complex dog bite laws in Pennsylvania. The facts of your case determine the legal path and whether only your medical costs are covered or you may seek additional losses, like pain […]

Who Is Liable When a Dog Bites Someone in Pennsylvania? In Pennsylvania, a dog owner may be strictly liable for a bite victim’s medical expenses, even if their dog has never shown aggression before. Pennsylvania’s strict-liability rule generally applies to medical costs resulting from the bite, while additional damages may depend on other legal theories. […]

Pennsylvania’s dog confinement laws have specific requirements for how dogs must be housed and confined when not in a licensed kennel. These regulations aim to protect you and the dog from potential harm. Table of Contents What Are the Rules for Keeping Dogs Confined in Pennsylvania? How Do Pennsylvania’s Leash Laws Affect Owners and Bite […]

Dogs bite and injure millions of Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These bites can cause painful, disfiguring injuries and infections that could threaten your life. Table of Contents What Are the Dog Bite Warning Signs to Watch For? Infographic: Signs a Dog is Afraid or Anxious Tips […]

If you are a dog owner, you should know what the three types of dog bite laws are. Nearly every state has them and they may vary slightly. Approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year. While some injuries are minor, others can lead to hospitalization, infections and life-long scars. If you […]

Posted on Nov 13, 2014 Yesterday I handled the Plaintiff Perspective section of a larger seminar where the topic was Handling the Dog Bite Case.  The seminar was put on by PBI which is the main provider of lawyer training in the commonwealth.  It was designed to provide lawyers who represent clients on either side […]

A loose dog displaying aggressive behavior can intimidate even the hardiest soul. Dog bites can be serious. They cause severe emotional trauma as well as pain, infection, scarring and disfigurement. These encounters are often random and there is not much time to react to the situation. If you happen to meet a ferocious dog, the […]

According to the American Humane Association, half of all dog attacks involve children under the age of twelve. Many times, these attacks involve dogs owned by family members, friends and neighbors. Some of these attacks are minor and do not require any medical treatment. Others are very serious and cause great emotional distress, pain, scarring […]