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 caused by their pets.
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Every state has its own set of rules for situations where one person's dog bites someone else. In this article, we'll examine the liability rules that apply to Indiana dog bite cases, including when a dog owner will be liable for injuries caused by their animal, and some potential defenses a dog owner
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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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In this article, we'll look at the state laws and legal principles that could come into play in a Massachusetts
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If you're on either side of a dog bite clai
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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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Here's when a dog owner can be on the legal hook for injuries in New York.
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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 be on the legal hook for injuries caused by their animals?
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Virginia Dog Bite Laws & Personal Injury Claims
If you have been injured in a dog bite incident in Virginia, or if you're an animal owner who might be facing a lawsuit, you need to understand the different state laws that could affect your case.