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What Is A Dogbite Worth?

What is a dogbite worth?

Probably more than the same injury would be worth if it were caused by something besides a dog.

I love dogs. Juries don’t, necessarily. I am guessing, but here are some of the factors.

First, in Ohio, the owner keeper or harborer of the dog is liable unless the injured person is teasing, tormenting or abusing the dog, or committing a criminal trespass or committing a criminal act on the owner’s property. There is no contributory negligence, or assumption of the risk. In other words, unless you are a criminal or doing something you would expect to provoke the dog, it’s the dog’s fault.

Second, a lot of people are scared of dogs. Probably moreso in cities, and not as much in rural communities. Dogs are uncontrollable. When they are violent, it is harder to portray the owner as just a normal person trying to do his best – which is how the insurance company lawyer likes to paint his client most of the time.

And more often than not, the victim is innocent.

No one can predict what a jury will do in most cases. But usually, they don’t look at a lawsuit for a dog bite the same way they will a rear ender.

If you’re reading this, you obviously are interested in what you see. So why don’t you give me, a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer, a call.

I can probably give you an answer that will tell you more than anything you can read on a website or a blog.

If it makes you feel better, other lawyers refer their clients to me. And if you decide you‘d rather hire someone else, that’s OK. My phone is 513-621-4775.

Because all situations are different, and because there may be other facts pertaining to your case that I don’t know about, you should not rely on this answer for legal advice. I am not your attorney, and no lawyer client relationship has been formed. All discussions are limited to Ohio law unless otherwise indicated. And past performance cannot be used to predict future results.

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