Q: Dog bite
I am looking for some insight about a week ago a salesman for Slomins approached my house as I was coming home from work. I entered my home locked my pella door he came up my dogs starting barking. He proceeded to ring the bell as I was going to the door my little one hit the door and popped it open. She barked at him and bit him on the leg. He told me he was fine don’t worry about it. Now they are knocking on my door asking about my dogs. Can I be sued for this ? he was trespassing I have posted om both fences beware of dog signs.
A: Are you sure he was trespassing, or just that you did not invite him? If you have signs saying no trespassing, that might work, but absent that, how would he know he is trespassing.
A: Dog bite laws vary from State to State. Even if you have a defense through the posting of signs, there may still be a case or claim that is pursued. If you have homeowner's insurance, you may want to call your carrier to discuss assuming that you have coverage for dog bite incidents. You can also sit down with a local attorney to discuss your rights and the applicable dog bite laws. Good luck.
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