Dog bite law in the United States varies dependent on location and in addition to the common law an attorney must consider both state legislation and also the local law applicable to the town or city. State Legislation Some states still retain the old dog bite law whereby a pet owner will not be held liable in the civil courts to pay compensation unless the animal has shown previous aggressive tendencies. Most states do however make the owner liable for the consequences of all incidents of aggression and compensation for trauma is payable in these cases even if there has […]
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