Dog bites can cause serious injuries, and Maryland law holds dog owners responsible for damages caused by their pets. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, it is important to know how to prove liability in a Maryland dog bite case. In this blog post, we will discuss the steps […]
Category Archives: Dog Bite
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May
May
Many children love dogs, and in most cases, the feeling is mutual. The challenge with allowing children to interact with a dog that you are not familiar with is that occasionally, dog bites can happen. Unlike adults, children often don’t have enough experience with animals to recognize the warning signs of an unfriendly dog. While […]
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Mar
Mar
Dog bites are all too common in the U.S.; every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans wind up in the hospital because of them. In some instances, the injury is serious enough that the case winds up in court. Animals can be unpredictable and the Humane Society states that there is no way to ensure […]
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Apr
Apr
In 2007, a 10-year-old Towson boy was mauled by his neighbor’s pit bull. That case ended up in the Court of Appeals five years later where it was determined that pit bull owners are liable for the actions of their dogs even if there is no prior evidence that their dog is dangerous. The ruling […]
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Aug
Aug
The Maryland state Senate recently passed a bill that would create a “strict liability” system for dog bite injuries, according to a report from ABC 2 News. The bill now has to go to the state House for consideration. If passed, the new law will allow people bitten by dogs to hold the dog’s owner accountable […]
