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  • Can I Use a Dog for Self-Defense?
    By David Berg, Attorney

    It's possible to avoid liability for dog bite injuries by claiming that your dog was protecting you or your family, but the specifics of this argument can get tricky. ...

  • Does Insurance Cover a Dog Bite?
    By Carol DiBari, Attorney

    When your dog bites someone, the incident may be covered under your homeowner's insurance policy. ...

  • How Long Will My Dog Bite Claim Take?
    By Joe Kornowski, Attorney

    A dog bite-related insurance claim can settle without court involvement, but the rare dog bite lawsuit might progress all the way to a civil court trial. ...

  • Interrogatories in a Dog Bite Case
    Reviewed by David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law

    Soon after a dog bite lawsuit is filed, the parties will send one another written questions (interrogatories) that must be answered under oath. ...

  • Liability of Dog Owners
    Reviewed by David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law

    If your dog injures someone, you could be on the legal (and financial) hook for medical bills and other losses stemming from the incident. ...

  • Dangerous Dog Laws

    Most states and many local governments have imposed laws requiring owners of dangerous dogs to protect the public from these animals. These laws provide definitions of what makes a dog dangerous and outline procedures for owners to challenge the appl...

  • Defenses for Dog Owners

    If you have been sued because your dog bit or attacked someone else, you may want to know about the strategies that could help you avoid liability. Meanwhile, if you are seeking compensation because you have been injured by a dog, you should be aware...

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