2. The dog bite the plaintiff when the plaintiff was in a public place or lawfully on private property. 3. The plaintiff suffered harm. 4. The defendant’s dog was a substantial factor in causing that harm. We encourage you to review our case results ranging from 5-8 figures and client...
In Michigan, a dog’s owner has a legal responsibility to ensure that the dog does not injure people. Specifically, the dog bite statute provides:(1) If a dog bites a person, without provocation while the person is on public property, or lawfully on private property, including the property...
California has a no “one bite” rule. California’s law provides strict legal liability against the owner of a dog for the harm caused by another person bitten by that dog. Liability is imposed whether the bite happens in a public place or in a private place, including on the property ...
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The attack took place either in public or on private property on which you had a lawful presence If the owner cannot prove that you provoked the dog before the attack, they must pay for the full cost of your medical bills. However, you cannot seek compensation for pain and suffering or ...
The dog bite happened on public property (e.g., not as a result of trespassing on private property); or The dog bite occurred on private property, but the victim had a right to be there. If these three conditions are met, the dog owner is considered responsible. If these three conditio...
Civil Code section 3342isCalifornia’s civil dog bite statute. CC 3342 makes canine owners liable for injuries to you as long as: You did not provoke the canine, and The dog bit you in public or while lawfully on private property (for example, you were an invited social guest or EMT re...
s also important to remember that the plaintiff must prove that his or her damages were the result of a dog bite and that he or she suffered the bite while lawfully present at the incident’s location. Dog owners owe a duty of care to lawful visitors on their private property, and to ...
If you are the victim of a dog bite accident, it is important to take immediate action. First, seek medical treatment to address your injuries. Next, report the incident to local authorities, such as the state dog warden, especially if the attack occurred on public or private property. ...
Trespassing: If they can prove that you weren’t legally allowed to be on the property where a dog bit you, you could have trouble winning the case. Statute of limitations: You only have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit after a dog bite happens. If you miss the filing dead...