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?
Scott C. Gottlieb 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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