Topic
Dog Bite
202 published works
Kirakosian Law Blog
Dog Bite Strict Liability California
Can a dog bite that doesn’t break flesh or cause bleeding lead to winning a personal injury lawsuit? Johnson v. McMahan, 1998 establishes that YES IT MAY! And no, we’re…
Lawrina Blog
California Dog Bite Checklist! What To Do If A Dog Bites You
Dogs usually are quite friendly; however, even the best-trained, mild-mannered dogs can attack or defend themselves without warning. Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year in the…
Tort Talk
Allegations of Recklessness and Claims of Punitive Damages Allowed to Proceed in a Dog Bite Case
In the case of Walsh v. Toth, No. 22-CV-96 (C.P. Lacka. Co. June 28, 2022 Nealon, J.), the court addressed Preliminary Objections in the form of a demurrer asserted by…
Lawrina Blog
Funding for Dog Bite Victims Before Settlement: All You Need to Know
In the United States, almost every person loves to keep a dog as a pet with them. But the real problem occurs when these dogs attack or bite someone. Their…
Kanoski Bresney Blog
When Can Dog Bite Victims Receive Compensation for Their Injuries?
By Kanoski Bresney Personal Injury Attorneys
Dogs can be lovable pets that are treated like a member of a family. However, while many dogs are friendly, others may be aggressive toward strangers or protective of their…
Legal Profession Blog
The Discombobulation Defense
An Arizona Hearing Panel held that charges were not proven in a case that involved a dog bite[Respondent] Mr. Kielsky took his dog – Freya – to a Kia dealership…
Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Dog Bite Injuries in Nova Scotia
Dog Bite Injuries in Nova Scotia Dog bites are an unfortunately common occurrence in Nova Scotia, especially for children who are the most common victims of dog bites. Especially considering…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
BC Supreme Court dismisses $100,000 claim for damages from woman bitten by friend’s dog
Dog had displayed no propensity to harm people; risk of bite was reasonably foreseeable
Tort Talk
Dog Bite Case Allowed To Go Beyond Summary Judgment Stage
In the case of Wentz v. Blakeslee, No. 2646-CV-2020 (C.P. Monroe Co. Feb. 7, 2022 Williamson, J.), the court denied a Motion for Summary Judgment in an alleged dog bite…
Tort Talk
Defendant Given Another Chance to Allege More Factually Specific New Matter Defenses
In the case of J.C.F., a minor v. Brenneman, No. 2021-SU-001714 (C.P. York Co. March 4, 2022 Strong, J.), a court addressed Preliminary Objections filed by a Plaintiff against a…