Dog Bites FAQs

• Q: How Do I Prevent Dog Bites?
  A: 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
• Q: What If Youre Being Hurt By A Dog?
  A: 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
• Q: How Does Dog Owner Liability Work?
  A: 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
• Q: What Is The Common Law "One-Bite" Rule?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: What Must The Dog Owner Pay For?
  A: 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