Category Archives: Dog Bite Laws & Lawsuits

A collection of blog posts about dog bite lawsuits and dog bite liability — one bite rule and strict liability — and laws pertaining to dangerous dogs.

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Quincy Man Co-Authors Documentary Short After Surviving Near Fatal Pit Bull Attack; Retraces Steps & Discusses Legal Issues

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Moneyback Joe is a documentary short about surviving a vicious pit bull attack. Quincy, IL - On March 17, 2024, three pit bulls viciously attacked Jerod Welker, 36, as he walked through a park. The dogs ripped off his clothes, tore off part of his scalp, and inflicted lacerations and crush injuries all over his body. The documentary short starts with dramatic police bodycam footage as officers arrive at the scene. They find Welker lying face down in the grass, naked, and covere… [Read full blog post]
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"Criminal Strict Liability" – Explained Simply

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What is “Criminal Strict Liability”? Although we might not know it by its name, every one of us is already familiar with criminal strict liability. We see it all around us every day. Examples include the criminal laws against -- Having sex with a minor (statutory rape). Drunk driving. Selling spoiled food. Selling alcohol to a minor. Violating workplace safety standards. These are all strict liability crimes. They focus on just one thing: the illegal act itself. Do that thin… [Read full blog post]

Legal 'Dog Bite King' Explains Blockbuster High Court Ruling for Dog Bite Victims in New York

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Dog bite victims in New York can now recover damages through negligence. Press Release Albany, NY - On Friday, the highest court in New York issued a landmark ruling for dog bite victims. Dog owners can now be held liable for negligence when their dog injures a person. The Flanders v. Goodfellow decision overruled a 2006 decision (Bard v. Jahnke) that "denied victims the right to sue for careless handling of a dangerous dog," states dogbitelaw.com in a press release. "For the f… [Read full blog post]

Ohio's Weak Dangerous Dog Laws: 4-Part Investigation by Collaboration of News Organizations

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New Legislation is Already Being Crafted A stunning and powerful 4-part investigation into Ohio's weak dangerous dog laws. Part 1: Dog Laws Fail Victims Columbus, OH - In early March, a 4-part investigation was published by a collaboration of news agencies after a 9-month investigation of Ohio's dangerous dog attacks and weak state laws. The Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository all participated: "We interviewed nearly 60… [Read full blog post]