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Dog-Bite Laws: State by State
State Dog Bite Laws
State Dog Bite Laws
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Details on when California dog owners could be legally responsible for bites and other injuries, how the state handles dangerous dogs, and more.
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What are the state's rules for dangerous dogs and dog-bite lawsuits?
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Guide to Maryland Dog-Bite Laws
Before you file a lawsuit over a dog bite in Maryland, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the state laws that could affect your case. Dog owners will be interested in understanding these laws too, if they’re facing a lawsuit over an incident in which their dog injured someone.
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What are Massachusetts dog owners' legal responsibilities, and how does the state handles dangerous dogs?
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Learn how Missouri law applies to dog owners and people who've been injured by someone else's pet.
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Guide to New Jersey Dog-Bite Laws
Dog owners in New Jersey could be liable in a civil lawsuit if their animals hurt someone—but they may have legal defenses.
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When are owners liable for bites, and what are the rules for dangerous dogs?
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Guide to Pennsylvania Dog-Bite Laws
Details on dog owners' legal responsibilities in Pennsylvania, and what happens when their animals hurt someone.
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When can Texas dog owners face lawsuits or criminal charges over injuries caused by their pets?
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When are Virginia dog owners liable for bites, and how does the state handle dangerous dogs?