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Dog Bites FAQs

• How do I prevent dog bites?
  The best way to avoid liability is to prevent your dog from causing injury or damage.  A few simple rules: train and socialize your dog, never let your dog run at … more
• What if you’re being hurt by a dog?
  If you're attacked by a dog or witness someone else attacked, you can fight back.  State laws allow anyone to take any action necessary, including killing, to stop a … more
• How does dog owner liability work?
  Generally, a dog's owner is liable for damage or injury the dog causes.  But in some instances, someone else may also be liable if: someone besides the owner was … more
• What is the common law “One-Bite” rule?
  The common law "One­Bite" rule is imposed in several places, and states that a dog's owner is liable for injuries the dog causes only if the owner knew or had … more
• What must the dog owner pay for?
  A dog owner who is legally responsible for an injury to a person or property may have to reimburse the injured party for medical bills, lost income, pain and … more

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