Why You Need an Experienced Litigation Attorney Who Understands Pennsylvania Dog Laws
Filed under Dangerous Dogs, Dog Bites, FAQs - Dog Bite Lawsuits on January 19, 2011
We do not defend negligent dog owners for their irresponsible acts – we fight for the victims of dog attacks.
If we take your case, you pay nothing unless we win. Contact our expert dog bite lawyers today for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.
Pennsylvania dog laws are clear about dog owners’ responsibilities to protect people from being attacked, bitten, or harmed by their dogs. However, applying the law and proving your case to get you the financial compensation you deserve is complicated. (See, “Common mistakes attorneys make that affect the value of your case.”)
Pennsylvania does not allow “Breed Specific Laws” to be adopted to ban or regulate specific dog breeds. In Pennsylvania, until a dog attacks it is not considered dangerous. Dogs that attack humans or other animals can be returned to their owners with just a warning to owners to keep their dogs “under control.” Pennsylvania also has a three-strike policy that allows the dog’s return after two incidents unless a dog kills or seriously injures a person. It is only after a third “non-serious” mauling that it becomes mandatory an aggressive or dangerous dog be euthanized.
On January 10, 2010, a 22-year-old woman, Danielle Leven, was attacked and severely mauled by a friend’s pit bull. The unprovoked attack took place on the dog owner’s property and according to the Montgomery News, “Lansdale Police Sgt. Alex Kromdyk said nothing criminal occurred. He said one needs to show culpability in a negligent, reckless, knowing or intentional matter for a criminal charge.” Sgt. Kromdyk further stated, “There’s no culpability here.”
We believe anyone mauled by a dog, permanently disfigured, or severely injured deserves their day in court and has a right to fair compensation. You need an attorney who will uncover the facts and prove your case – even when an investigating officer says “there’s no culpability here.”
The lawyers at Hill & Associates, P.C., in Philadelphia, have more than 20 years of experience dealing with personal injury cases, including dog bites related to dog owner negligence. We understand Pennsylvania laws regarding dog attacks and how those laws can impact the amount of compensation victims are able to receive for medical bills, lost wages and other expenses.
Our experienced trial lawyers know how to apply the law and present your case to get you the compensation victims of dog severe attacks deserve.
If You Have Been Attacked by a Dog
If you have been injured by a dog it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible in order to ensure that evidence is preserved and that your injuries are properly documented and evaluated. We work on a contingency basis and you only pay us when we win. Contact us today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
