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In addition, if you do not know the owner of the dog who attacked you, you might be ineligible to receive compensation for the harm resulted from the attack. An attorney may be able determine the owner of the dog and prove their liability for the incident.
A state's law governing dog bites could or might not have strict liability requirements for dog owners who have their pets injured in an attack. If it does not provide an obligation of strict liability, the victim will need to prove the dog's owners were negligent. This extra element in an instance can make it harder to prove. This could affect the verdict or amount of settlement.
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Some dogs are not an immediate threat to an individual or family members. There may be an occasion when someone has to know what do following a bite from the dog. After escaping from their pet, the person must identify the dog and its owner. The ideal scenario is for the victim to call 911 to make a report of an incident (documentation is vital to create an evidence-based case). Once this is done the victim must remain far from their dog in order to avoid being assaulted repeatedly. The dog's owner must exchange relevant details to the person who was attacked. If witnesses are present and witnesses, they should be able to exchange contact details. Contacting animal control could be required in certain situations.
It is much easier to win in a case involving a dog bite in states with strict liability laws. It can alter the verdict or settlement a victim might be expecting.
If a dog's owner does not have insurance Any settlement or verdict will be borne by his personal wealth.
