By Robert I. Feinberg | Published November 6, 2024 | Posted in Dog Bites | Tagged Tags: dog bite, one bite, Victims | Comments Off on How to Recover Damages After Suffering a Dog Bite
Victims of dog bites and other animal attacks have robust legal protections under Massachusetts law. Some other states follow the “one bite” rule, under which an owner or keeper might not be held liable if they had no reason to believe their dog was dangerous. However, Massachusetts law holds the dog’s owner or keeper is Read More
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Recovery for an injury from a dog depends upon the existence of homeowners insurance coverage on the owner or keeper of the dog. Any injury that occurs as a result of a dog is compensable. The injury need not be an actual bite but could occur as a result of a bump, a trip, or even if a dog causes you to fall from a bicycle.