1. Is there insurance for the
payment of dog bite claims?
Yes, almost all homeowner's insurance covers personal injuries caused by the
homeowner's dog. Factors such as the existence of a leash law, the prior vicious
or aggressive propensities of the dog and other circumstances surrounding the
dog bite will be necessary to prove in order have your claim paid.
2. What if the owner of the
dog or the person caring for it does not have homeowner's insurance? Can a
landlord and his insurance company be held responsible for the claim?
Yes. In certain circumstances, a landlord who permits a tenant to own a vicious
dog and fails to take the proper legal steps to have the dog removed, he and his
insurance company may be responsible to pay for the injuries caused.
3. How do I prove my landlord
knew another tenant's cat or dog was dangerous?
The Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates, LLP will know what
information is important. Sometimes, it is enough to show that the landlord had
the responsibility to know, whether actual knowledge can be shown or not.
4. My child's face will be disfigured from a dog bite, but my friend says
that my child provoked her dog to bite. What do I do?
There are many factors involved here. Where did the bite happen? Was it on your
property or your friend's? Who was responsible for watching the child? Had the
dog shown prior vicious tendencies? Generally, responsibility rests with the
owner of any animal known to be vicious or aggressive. Younger children,
especially those under seven years of age, are generally never found to be at
fault for provoking the dog.
5. What am I liable for if my
dog bites someone?
In New York State, the owner of a dog is responsible for damages if that dog is
known to be vicious and bites someone. However, if a dog is restrained and on
the owner's property, there may be mitigating circumstances.
6. I was watching a dog for
someone and he bit the postman, am I liable?
In some instances, people who only keep or care for a dog will be liable for any
dog bites occurring during their care of the dog. The actual owner would more
likely be held liable in those instances.
7. This dog did not bite me
but ran in front of me while I was driving. Who is responsible for my damages in
the motor vehicle accident?
A dog owner may be held liable for damages caused even by a non-biting dog,
particularly in areas where restraint of a dog is legally mandated. Such claims
are common involving dogs who chase motorcycles.
8. What if I have other
questions?
Contact us today.
We will answer your questions and discuss your case.
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