Boston Dog Bite Attorney

Dog Bite Negligence

Because Massachusetts is a strict liability state in regards to dog bites and dog attacks, negligence on the part of the dog owner is not necessary to bring a claim or lawsuit for dog bite injuries. According to Massachusetts law, if any dog damages property or causes injury to a person, the dog owner will be liable for the damage. The only exception is if the dog bite victim was trespassing or was teasing, tormenting or abusing the dog in some way.

In the wake of a dog bite, your Boston personal injury lawyer will need to prove that:

• The defendant owned the dog.
• The dog attacked or bit you and caused injury.
• You were not teasing, tormenting or abusing the dog.
• You were not trespassing at the time of the attack.

Your attorney will not have the burden of proving dog owner negligence in bringing a claim or lawsuit against the dog owner, and this can help you reach a positive outcome for your claim. Strict liability can serve to protect dog bite victims in a number of ways.

Strict Liability and Boston Dog Bite Claims

In several other states (such as Nevada, Oregon and Texas) strict liability is not enforced for dog bite claims. This means that a personal injury lawyer will need to prove that the dog owner was negligent in some way in regards to the attack. Depending upon the circumstances of the incident and the jurisdiction, this may mean proving that the dog had previously attacked someone or the dog had a propensity to be aggressive and the dog owner knew about it. A violation of leash laws may also qualify as negligence on the part of the dog owner.

Boston dog bite lawyer Brian Bagby understands how negligence relates to accident and injury claims, as well as how dog owner negligence can affect the outcome of a case. It costs nothing to contact attorney Bagby regarding your claim, and you will pay nothing for our legal services unless we are successful in collecting compensation on your behalf.

Contact Boston dog bite attorney Brian Bagby today if you have questions about negligence and dog attacks in Boston, Massachusetts.