What is the Animal Owners Legal Responsibility for A Dog Attack?
An animal owner may be legally responsible for the attacks of their dog or other pet. To protect themselves against liability, the animal owners should: • Get Insurance: if you own a dog or other potentially dangerous animal, be sure to have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. Check your policies. Some insurance companies do not cover animals or certain breeds of dogs. • Become familiar with your state, city and community ordinances on dog ownership. • Some states have “strict liability” statutes, which mean that if your animal attacks or bites someone, you are legally responsible by virtue of your ownership of that animal. • Other states require proof that the animal had a “propensity for violence” and that you knew or should have known about this animal’s behavior before you become liable. • Some statutes make special rules for pit bulls, rottweilers, chows, akitas or other similarly aggressive breeds. Can Animal Owner Liability ever be Mititgated? The liability of the owner may be mi
Related Questions
- What should I do if a dog gets out of control?" It is the responsibility of the handler (or owner, if present) of any dog involved in a dog bite or dog attack to:
- What if the dog bites or dog attack occurred in the dog owners yard or house?
- Is there a legal difference between a dog bite and a dog attack?
