Dog Bite

When a community operates according to the strict liability clause, all pet owners stand at risk for incurring liability, if their pet canine happens to bite someone. That would regulation would be enforced, even if the biting pet had never used its teeth as a weapon in the past. […]

Usually, an owner could not be held liable if their pet canine were to bite the person that had provoked that same canine. Still, there are limitations to that particular rule in some states. […]

A dog-lover might have no desire to sue the owner of a canine that had nipped at the same dog-lover’s hand. Still, not all dogs attack those that love canines. […]

Someone that has been bitten by an uncontrolled canine within the borders of Ontario could well feel uncertain about how to proceed with any legal action. Fortunately, that same victim should find it possible to assume control of the situation. […]

When a dog’s owner has retained possession of that pet, the owner becomes liable for any damage caused by the pet’s behavior. Still, not all dogs stay at the sides of their owners 24 hours a day. So, who becomes liable for a dog bite, when the owner is not present? […]

Dog owners love their pets. Still, if that pet bites someone, the pet owner should demonstrate genuine concern for that particular victim. […]

First of all, the two sides that need to settle the bite-focused dispute need to read up on Ontario’s dog bite laws. Those regulations tend to favor the victim, even if the canine was provoked. Still, it helps to understand what can trigger an attack. […]