Frequently Asked Questions

• How Do I Prevent Dog Bites?
  The best way to avoid liability is to prevent your dog from causing injury or damage.  A few simple rules: train and socialize your dog, never let your dog run at large, watch your dog run around … more
• What If Youre Being Hurt By A Dog?
  If you're attacked by a dog or witness someone else attacked, you can fight back.  State laws allow anyone to take any action necessary, including killing, to stop a dog in the act of attacking a … more
• How Does Dog Owner Liability Work?
  Generally, a dog's owner is liable for damage or injury the dog causes.  But in some instances, someone else may also be liable if: someone besides the owner was taking care of and had control over … more
• What Is The Common Law "One-Bite" Rule?
  The common law "One­Bite" rule is imposed in several places, and states that a dog's owner is liable for injuries the dog causes only if the owner knew or had reason to know that the … more
• What Must The Dog Owner Pay For?
  A dog owner who is legally responsible for an injury to a person or property may have to reimburse the injured party for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. If the … more