Dog Bite Laws: State by State

California Dog-Bite Laws

Details on when California dog owners could be legally responsible for bites and other injuries caused by their pets.

Indiana Dog Bite Laws

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

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.)

Massachusetts Dog Bite Laws

In this article, we'll look at the state laws and legal principles that could come into play in a Massachusetts

Missouri Dog Bite Laws

If you're on either side of a dog bite clai

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.

New York Dog Bite Laws

Here's when a dog owner can be on the legal hook for injuries in New York.

Pennsylvania Dog Bite Laws

Details on dog owners' legal responsibilities in Pennsylvania, and what happens when their animals hurt someone.

Texas Dog Bite Laws

When can a Texas dog owner be on the legal hook for injuries caused by their animal?

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.