Aggressive dogs bite more than 500,000 people annually, resulting in approximately 12 fatalities. The majority of these victims are children. Although most dogs are not hostile, even the calmest dog can bite. If you are bitten by a dog, make sure you thoroughly clean your wounds. You should also seek medical assistance and advice from a doctor about the possibility of rabies. If you have no prior relationship with the dog or the owner, notify the local animal control board about the incident. Animal control officers may be able to track down the dog and establish when it was last vaccinated for rabies. If you or a loved one believes you may have a case involving a dog bite and want to speak with a dog bite attorney, fill out our free case evaluation form.
There are several factors that determine whether a dog's owner is liable in the event that an attack occurs. They include:
Some states only enforce liability if the dog owner had previous knowledge that the dog has the potential to become a threat to others. In these regions, owners face no liability for the "first bite." This means that since the dog has not lashed out before, the owner could not have known about any of its violent tendencies. On the other hand, some states enforce liability in spite of the dog's history or owner's knowledge of a propensity to bite. In these states, just owning a dog makes the owner strictly liable for damage caused by the animal. Contact a dog bite lawyer today if you have been bitten by a dog.
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