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The Yost Legal Group
Baltimore, Maryland
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Questions About Dog Bites
After being bitten by a dog, you may experience some confusion over who is to be held responsible and what your options are. At The Yost Legal Group, we make it our priority to keep our clients as educated and informed as possible about their legal situation. Here are a few common questions concerning dog bites.
Can the police be held responsible if a police dog bit me?
This depends on the circumstances surrounding the bite. Police officers are not allowed to use unreasonable force in performing their duties. This holds true for their dogs as well. The improper use of a police dog can constitute unreasonable force. If a police dog has bitten you, speak with an attorney right away to see what your rights are.
What are dangerous breeds laws?
Some cities have ordinances that restrict the ownership of certain breeds. This makes owners of more "dangerous" breeds get their pets registered by the city.
If a stray dog bites me is there someone who should be held liable?
Generally, unless there is an owner to hold responsible, there is no one to be held liable if a stray dog bites you. There are circumstances, however, in which a kennel or pound owner may be found negligent if a dog has escaped from their facility or has bitten an innocent person while in custody.
If you have been a victim of a dog bite and live in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact The Yost Legal Group and schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our specialists in dog bite injuries to answer any more questions you might have.
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