Owner Liability for Dog Bites If a dog bites you, the first thing your Pennsylvania dog bite lawyer will determine is: who is the owner of the dog? In Pennsylvania, the owner of an dog can be held liable for the injuries it inflicts, provided that the owner knew (or had reason to know) that [...]
PA Dog Bite Laws
How Local Laws Can Prevent Dog Bites
Q: How can local laws prevent dog bites? A: The most effective dangerous dog laws are those that place the legal responsibility for a dog’s actions on the owner rather than on the dog. The best laws hold the owner accountable for the bite victim’s pain and suffering, and mandate certain corrective actions such as [...]
PA Dangerous Dog Law
The Pennsylvania dangerous dog law It is a crime to keep a dangerous dog in Pennsylvania: Section 502-A. REGISTRATION (a) SUMMARY OFFENSE OF HARBORING A DANGEROUS DOG – Any person who has been attacked by one or more dogs, or anyone on behalf of such person, a person whose domestic animal has been killed or [...]