Can a dog owner be held responsible for injuries incurred by someone other than a bite injury?
Yes. It is important to remember that dog owners can be held responsible for injuries other than a bite that are caused by their dog. For example, if a person has to take defensive action to avoid a dog bite and is injured while taking the defensive action, the dog owner can be held liable for the damages incurred by the victim while taking defensive action to avoid being bitten. Q: What information do I need to report the bite? A: Important information to collect at the scene of the incident would consist of the animal owners name, address and phone number, description of the dog owner and the animal, the animals name and the vaccination status of the animal (has the animal been vaccinated for rabies?). If the animal owner takes the biting dog and flees the scene, a description of the vehicle and a vehicle license plate number would help Animal Services locate the owner. Q: What happens after I report a dog bite? A: After you report a dog bite, Animal Services Dispatch will then assig
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