Category Archives: Dog Bite
Dog Injury and Bite Cases: Who Really “Owns a Dog?”
In Massachusetts, the owner or the keeper of a dog is strictly liable for injuries or damages caused by that dog. And although there are a number of defenses to dog bite cases, one defense that many victims may not anticipate, is for the person sued, to argue that they are, not in fact,… Read More »
Things You May Not Have Known About Dog Injury and Bite Cases
When you are injured by a dog it may seem like a pretty easy case. The dog bit you, so the owner should be liable for your injuries. But dog bite cases are actually more complex than you think, and there are a lot of misconceptions about dog bite and injury cases. Strict Liability… Read More »
How Does Leash Use Affect a Dog Bite Case?
Owners of dogs that cause harm to others, are strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog. That means that there is an “expedited path” to showing liability because a victim doesn’t need to show that the owner of the dig necessarily did anything wrong. So long as someone owned the dog, and… Read More »
Lawsuits For Injuries Caused By Dogs And Dog Bites
Dogs, as they say, are man’s best friend. Except when they aren’t, and they cause us injury. Massachusetts dog laws are pretty tough on dog owners with dogs that injure other people, and allow victims wide leeway to sue for injuries that are caused by other people’s dogs. Strict Liability for Dog Bites In… Read More »
