My Dog Has Previously Attacked Someone Uprovoked, And Is A Dangerous Dog. My Friend Was Over And He Harrassing My Dog, And Dog Attacked And Injured Him, Am I Still Absolutely Liable?
It depends. You will still most likely be liable because you knew that your dog's past behavior made it likely that he would attack a human. However, when a dog with violent propensities attacks after being provoked your liability may be lessened. This means that if the injured person was coaxing the dog or harassing it when the dog bit them the amount of damages you would be required to pay the injured person would be lessened because the injured person would be partly responsible, because of their behavior toward the dog, for causing their own injuries. To be completely released from any liability for injuries caused by your dog with a violent history you would need to show that the injured person's injuries were 100% the result of their behavior toward the dog, and that the dog attacking them had nothing to do with the dog's violent past.
Other New York Pet Law FAQs
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What Is The Relevant Law In New York That Governs Pets And Animals?
A: The relevant law concerning animals and pets in the state of New York is contained in the New York Agriculture and Markets Law at the following sections: Agriculture … More -
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Am I Legally Responsible If My Dog Bites Someone?
A: It depends. If your dog does not have a past history of violent behavior, and your dog is in a place that he lawfully has a right to be and bites another person you … More -
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What Does It Mean For My Dog To Have Violent Propensities?
A: A dog is usually considered to have violent propensities if it has bitten or attacked a human being or another animal without being provoked. A dog will also be … More -
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If My Dog Has Escaped From My Property And Injures Someone Am I Legally Responsible For Those Injuries?
A: The owner of a dog or other domestic animal has no legal obligation to keep their animal restrained so that it does not wander free from their property, unless the … More -
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I Was Watching My Friend's Dog And He Bit Someone. Am I Legally Responsible?
A: It depends. The same rules apply as if it were your dog that bit someone. Therefore, if you knew the dog that you were watching after had a history of violent … More -
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If My Horses Or Cattle Have Wandered From My Property And Caused Injury To Another Am I Legally Responsible For Those Injuries?
A: Yes. If horses, cattle or other large animals that are not commonly allowed to travel unattended in public are able to get free from your property, your negligence in … More -
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As A Landlord, Am I Legally Responsible If One Of My Tenants' Dogs Attacks And Injuries Someone On My Property?
A: It depends. A landlord will only be liable to a person who has been injured by a tenant's dog if the landlord knew that the tenant's dog had violent propensities and … More -
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Am I Liable For A Trespass If My Dog Wanders Onto The Land Of My Neighbor?
A: No. If your dog wanders upon the land of your neighbor by itself, and you have no knowledge that your dog has entered your neighbor's property you will not be liable … More -
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If My Cattle Or Horses Wander Onto The Land Of My Neighbor Am I Liable For A Trespass?
A: Yes. Whether your neighbor's land is fenced or not you will be liable if any of your domestic animals, dogs being the exception, wander onto your neighbor's land. … More -
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Am I Required To Fence In My Land So That My Cattle Do Not Wander Onto My Neighbor's Land?
A: Yes. However, you and your neighbor can agree that you will keep your prospective property lines open. If you and your neighbor agree to keep your property line … More
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