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What does strict liability have to do with dog bites?

April 26, 2017bites dog liability strict

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What does strict liability have to do with dog bites?

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Massachusetts is a strict liability state, meaning that a dog owner is liable for dog bite injuries even if the dog has never been aggressive or bitten another person previously. Under strict liability, dog owner negligence does not play a part in whether the owner is liable for the attack.