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Dog Bite InjuriesRhode Island Dog Bite Injury BasicsMassachusetts Dog Bite Injury BasicsConnecticut Dog Bite Injury BasicsWhat to Do After a Dog BiteWhat Not to Do After a Dog BiteCommon Injuries From Dog BitesHow to Avoid a Dog Bite InjuryWhy You Need a Dog Bite Injury AttorneyWhy We Are Successful – Our QualificationsIf you’ve been the victim of a dog bite, the right personal injury lawyer can make certain that you recover the maximum benefits you deserve under the law. There are about 60 million dogs in the United States, most of which are lovable pets. Unfortunately dogs sometimes bite and according to the Center for Disease Control the number of dog bites requiring medical attention has been steadily rising. Dogs bite nearly 5 million Americans every year and approximately 800,000 of these bites require medical care. A large majority of the victims are young children, who are bitten by dogs belonging to a family member or friend. If a dog has bitten you, you should consider contacting an attorney who specializes in dog bite cases. The attorneys of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C., would like to meet with you and discuss the investigation of your injury. Our law firm has represented and assisted numerous dog bite victims in bringing lawsuits against dog owners and insurance companies alike. We never charge our clients any fees or expenses, unless we win your case. Rhode Island Dog Bite Injury Basics:Traditionally there was the “one bite” rule which meant a dog was allowed one bite and the dog owner would not be liable for any injuries. Once the dog was shown to bite, now the owner was on notice that it could happen again. Therefore, any additional people who were bitten could recover from the owner. Nearly all states have since abolished or modified this rule, including Rhode Island. Rhode Island imposes strict liability upon dog owners. Anytime a dog is outside of its enclosure, bites or injures a person, the dog’s owner is liable for any injuries, which occur. The only exception being if the victim was a trespasser or if the victim was teasing, tormenting or provoking the dog prior to the attack. In this case, there is no need to prove the owner was negligent or knew the dog was vicious. Rhode Island allows for recovery when a dog bites a human, another dog, horses, cows, sheep, pigs or fowl. In addition, if a dog has already bitten a person, then the dog owner is liable for double damages if the same dog attacks again. There are other parties, other than the dog owner who may be liable for injuries the dog inflicted. There are animal keepers, who are responsible for the care and custody of the animal, a kennel or animal sitter for example. The property owner may be liable if the property owner allowed the dog onto their property. Lastly, if the dog owner is a renter, the landlord may be liable for the injuries if they knew one of their tenants owned a dangerous animal. Massachusetts Dog Bite Injury Basics:Traditionally there was the “one bite” rule which meant a dog was allowed one bite and the dog owner would not be liable for any injuries. Once the dog was shown to bite, the owner was on notice that it could happen again. If any additional people were bitten, they could recover from the owner. Nearly all states have since abolished or modified this rule, including Massachusetts. Massachusetts imposes strict liability upon dog owners if their dog bites or injures another person. The only exception is if the victim was a trespasser or if the victim was teasing, tormenting or provoking the dog prior to the attack. If the victim is under the age of seven, the law presumes none of the exceptions are applicable and holds the dog owner strictly liable. The dog owner then has the burden to prove otherwise. If a minor owns the dog, the minor’s parents or guardians are liable for the damages. Under Massachusetts’s law, if there was a prior restraining order issued for the dog by the Animal Control Officer and the dog again causes injuries to another person, the dog owner is liable for three times as much as the damage amount. There are other parties, other than the dog owner who may be liable for injuries the dog inflicted. There are animal keepers, who are responsible for the care and custody of the animal, a kennel or animal sitter, for example. The property owner may be liable if the property owner allowed the dog onto their property. Lastly, if the dog owner is a renter, the landlord may be liable for the injuries if they knew one of their tenants owned a dangerous animal. Connecticut Dog Bite Injury Basics:Traditionally there was the “one bite” rule which meant a dog was allowed one bite and the dog owner would not be liable for any injuries. Once the dog was shown to bite, the owner was on notice that it could happen again. Any additional people who were bitten could recover from the owner. Nearly all states have since abolished or modified this rule, including Connecticut. Connecticut imposes strict liability upon dog owners if their dog bites or injures another person. The only exceptions being, if the victim was trespassing or if the victim was teasing, tormenting or provoking the dog prior to the attack. If the victim is under the age of seven, the law presumes none of the exceptions are applicable and holds the dog owner strictly liable. The dog owner then has the burden to prove otherwise. If a minor owns the dog, the minor’s parents or guardians are liable for the damages. In Connecticut, the dog does not actually have to bite the victim in order for the victim to recover from the dog’s owner. If the person is knocked down and injured when chased by an aggressive dog, then the victim can recover from the dog’s owner. There are other parties, other than the dog owner who may be liable for injuries the dog inflicted. There are animal keepers, who are responsible for the care and custody of the animal, example a kennel or animal sitter. The property owner may be liable if the property owner allowed the dog onto their property. Lastly, if the dog owner is a renter, the landlord may be liable for the injuries if they knew one of their tenants owned a dangerous animal. What to do After a Dog Bite:
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