Who is Liable for a Dog Bite in New York?

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Who is Liable for a Dog Bite in New York?

Often times, people love their dogs so much that they are considered a member of the family. Through living in the same home and interacting every day, the animal can become a huge part of people’s lives. Part of being a dog owner is teaching them how to act on a regular basis and around people they are not familiar with. However, this is not always the case and it is possible for a dog to be dangerous towards others. When a dog does not receive proper behavior training, they can become aggressive. Sometimes, a hostile dog can even attack another individual and bite them.

When a person is bitten by a dog, it is important to receive medical attention. This can ensure the wound is taken care of and does not get infected. In addition to this, the visit can also document the individual’s injuries. This can be used to help build a potential case for a lawsuit, should they wish to pursue one. To build a case further, the individual can seek out medical information about the dog and its behavioral history.

Liability

When a person’s pet attacks another individual, the owner may be held liable for the accident and any injuries that were sustained as a result. Even if they trained their dog to the best of their ability, an injured party may still wish to pursue legal action to hold them responsible on behalf of their pet. However, there are circumstances in which a pet owner may not be held liable. If the injured party provoked the dog or trespassed on the individual’s property, they may not be able to seek legal action if they are attacked.

What if the Dog has a History of Aggressive Behavior?

If a dog has a history of violence and has attacked another individual in the past, it may make the injured party’s job easier in proving liability. As the owner of a dog, they are responsible for taking precautions against a dog’s violent behavior if they have a history of biting other people. In addition to this, the owner may be held liable if the dog was off their property, not properly restrained, or was out of their control.

Receiving Damages

When an individual is bitten by a dog, they may be able to receive compensation for their injuries. This compensation can be awarded to cover the cost of any medical bills that are incurred as a result of the injuries from the attack. This can benefit victims of dog bites during this time as they do not have to pay for the bills out of their own money. Instead, the person who is found liable for the attack will be responsible for covering these costs.

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