Harrisburg Dog Bite Lawyers
Dogs can be wonderful, entertaining, and loyal companions. However, that naturally depends on their being well cared for. Dogs that are neglected, left unsupervised, or badly trained can be a danger to everyone near them. Every year millions of Americans suffer from dog bites that are bad enough to require medical attention.
All pet owners have a responsibility to make sure their animals are either safe around strangers, or closely restricted to their property. This is not only for their neighbors’ sake, but for the animals’ sake as well. If you have been injured by a pet owner’s negligence, Harrisburg animal attack lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., can inform you of your legal rights.
Outcomes of an Animal Attack
Contact our Harrisburg dog bite lawyers at 610-667-7511 if you or a loved one has suffered any of the following after a dog attack:
Dog Bites and Pennsylvania Law
Since dog bites are the most common animal-inflicted wounds, our state’s law has much more to say about them than other animal attacks. The penalties for a dog attack will depend on the dog’s history, as well as the actions of both owner and bite victim.
If you have been injured by a dog without provocation, you may win compensation if you are able to show that the owner was negligent in some way. For example, a pet owner is negligent if he or she fails to restrain or correctly train his or her pet. Keeping a dog that is known to be aggressive also makes a person liable for injuries the dog causes.
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To learn more about damages that can be awarded for dog bite injuries, contact Harrisburg dog attack lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.