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answered on May 28, 2016
The liability for a dog bite or dog attack will depend on the laws in place where the incident took place. Some states have strict liability for dog bite incident. In other words, a dog owner is liable even if the dog never attacked a person in the past. Some states have a "one bite... View More 
We just spent $3500 to have dental surgery on our adopted dog because he was in severe pain! A veterinarian in OH even made mention he had one chipped tooth, but he was MISSING MANY!!!! How can a vet miss that and deemed him healthy??
answered on Oct 31, 2015
You should have looked at the dog's teeth when you adopted him.
my landlords girlfriend was doing work outside. i had my dog confined in a fenced in pen due too the fact she was in and out of my house so she could do her work. i went outside and she had her hands in the fence calling my dogs name. he was barking and growling and backing away from her. i came in... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2015
Anyone can sue for anything...that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good case, though. I'm not familiar with Michigan law on this, but in many states, it is a defense if the dog is provoked. Talk to a local lawyer to be sure. Also, if a claim is made, you can turn it over to your... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2015
More information is needed. If someone stole your dog, you should try to get it back.
My neighbor harasses my dog. sprayed her with a hose , barks at her heckles her thru the chain link fence. we have half of that fence privacy fenced as well and are working on the rest as we get finances. today after living next door to them for 20 sum years i saw he has a BB gun. i am worried he... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2015
Ask a lawyer to write a strong letter on your behalf. He doesn't have the right to spray water into your property. If he shoots your dog, call the police.
My house and managed to flood my basement causing over 10k in damage. Than they stole my dog and took him back to their apartment complex. Some lady tried to help the children grab the dog at some point and she got bit. She is suing me for over 25k. Am I liable since they stole the dog.
answered on Jul 18, 2015
Turn the claim over to your homeowner's insurance to handle.
answered on Jan 5, 2011
In the typical personal injury claim, the injured party must prove that the party who caused the mishap was negligent. If the injury victim fails to prove negligence, he loses.
In contrast, the victim of a dog-bite is not required to prove negligence. That is known as “strict liability”.... View More
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