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Dog bite injury claims are pursued by claimants, when attacked by dogs. A dog bite injury lawsuit is governed by the following rules.
One-Bite Rule:
In some jurisdictions in the United States, such as Texas, the One-Bite Rule is a standard theory of culpability. When a dog injures a person for the first time, the law is significant. According to the One-Bite Rule, the dog's owner or caretaker is accountable for the damage if the dog had a history of unusual and dangerous propensity, the owner or caretaker of the dog was aware of the animal behavior, or the dog's harmful propensity caused the injury in an individual.
Dog-Bite Statute:
In the United States, about 36 states have a statutory strict liability law that holds the dog's owner or caretaker accountable for a dog bite injury. The victim of a dog bite is not required to prove that the dog's owner was aware of the animal's dangerous proclivity or was irresponsible in this regard under this law.
The law of negligence:
In circumstances where the one-bite rule or a dog-bite statute do not apply, the victim may pursue a claim that the harm was caused by the dog's owner's or caretaker's negligence.
A dog bite injury lawsuit would cover economic damages like medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, loss of income etc. Non-economic damages like emotional distress, anxiety, fear, physical pain and suffering and punitive damages are also covered.
If the defendant is willing to pay the victim dog bite compensation, the case will proceed towards settlement. Another option is to pursue the dog bite claim through criminal restitution, in which the defendant is found guilty of a felony linked to the dog bite. A victim of a dog bite can also seek full or partial compensation by filing a case in small claims court or "ordinary" court.
A personal injury attorney can advise the victim on the potential scope of liability, defenses, and the legal and financial implications of the dog bite case, among other things. When the aspect of provocation is obvious, victims in many states, such as California, are held to be liable for their injuries. This may have an impact on the payout or, in some cases, the litigation. However, the legislation may differ based on whether the provocation was planned or unintentional, as well as the victim's age.
Someone other than the dog's owner may be held liable for damages caused by a dog bite attack in specific instances. Someone who is caring for a dog while the owner is away or who is walking a dog at the time of the assault could be held liable. In some cases, the owner of a home or business property is held responsible for the damages caused by dog bite injury. In some states, such as Pennsylvania, 'Beware of Dog' signs can be used to prove that the dog owner was aware of a safety concern posed by the animal. In certain states, if a trespasser enters the property despite a visible "Beware of Dog" sign and is wounded by the dog, the owner is not liable.
Dog bite injuries can be claimed by filing a personal injury claim on time. The medical records of the victim would be an ideal evidence to back up the claim. The medical records are subjected to medical record reviewing to reflect only the injuries related to the claim.
