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I am unsure of the law and responsibility in a dog on dog fight incident.

Answered a month ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Dog Bites
Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik
Sorry to hear about your experience. Dogs do not owe other dogs a duty of care under the law. Owners, on the other hand, have a duty to exercise reasonable care in the ownership and control of their dogs. Whether you were exercising reasonable care under the circumstances really depends on the history of your dog. If your dog has never bitten another dog or exhibited vicious tendencies, having him on a leash arguably satisfied your duty of care. On the other hand, if your dog has previously bitten other dogs or exhibited aggressive behavior, then it arguably should have had a muzzle. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC www.kdrpilawyers.com ... Read Answer
Sorry to hear about your experience. Dogs do not owe other dogs a duty of care under the law. Owners, on the other hand, have a duty to exercise... Read Answer

I am the dog owner in a dog bite incident, what should I do next or what kind of lawyer should I fine? I need help

Answered a year and 2 months ago by attorney Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Dog Bites
Mr. Jonathan R. Ratchik
Since you have no renter's or homeowner's insurance, you'll have to hire a lawyer if you want someone to negotiate on your behalf or defend you in the event you get sued. Although most plaintiff's PI lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, defense lawyers do not. You can find many excellent attorneys using legal directories such as Martindale.com, Lawyers.com and AVVO.com.  Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC www.kdrpilawyers.com ... Read Answer
Since you have no renter's or homeowner's insurance, you'll have to hire a lawyer if you want someone to negotiate on your behalf or defend you in... Read Answer

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