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Handling Estate Battles With Grace

Hi, I am Ina Aldawen. Upon losing my mother at a young age, I was thrust into the world of estate lawyers in an instant. Although the process could have been a nightmare, I was lucky to end up with an accomplished and kind lawyer. The lawyer taught me all I needed to know about handling my mother's estate properly. I escaped the situation unscathed and with my relationships intact. Although I hope to never have to deal with that situation again, I at least know enough to get through it without too much stress. I built this site to share this knowledge with you in an attempt to help the world deal with estate situations better. Losing a loved one should never include a legal battle over belongings and funds. Unfortunately, it often does, so it's best to stay prepared. Come by often to learn more.

Dog Bites: Is The Owner Always Responsible?

If you have a dog, one thing that you should always be aware of is what can happen if it hurts someone else. If a dog bites, most will assume that the dog owner is automatically responsible for injuries sustained. However, there are some instances when the person who is injured could be liable. The following are some examples of the injured party being responsible for dog bites:

Someone Provoked the Dog

If the injured person provoked the dog that resulted in a bite, it is possible for that person to be held liable. This includes paying their own medical expenses. This is particularly true if it can be proven that the injured person was abusing the dog in any way that caused a violent reaction.

Keep in mind that provocation is not always going to be in your favor as the dog owner. If the provocation was unintentional, you could still be responsible. This includes someone getting bitten in the process of petting your dog or unintentionally hurting it by stepping on its foot or tail. Also, child provocation that results in an injury will often fall back on you in many states.

Trespassing

Another way you can avoid legal trouble is if the injured person was trespassing on your property. In addition to being bitten, the injured person could end up facing charges of his or her own due to being on your property illegally.

Avoidance of Risk Factors

There are also some risk factors that could result in someone being bitten by a dog. If a person choses to avoid those risk factors, the responsibly for his or her injuries will be their own.  For instance, if your property clearly has signage that states "Beware of Dog" and the person goes near it anyway, this can result in an injury that they will have to shoulder him or herself. Another example is if a person goes into a dog's enclosure and gets bitten, it will show that he or she was at fault for the injury.

If your dog bites someone, regardless of the circumstances, you should contact your attorney. If you feel as though the dog bit because of the action of the injured party, you may want to consider also calling the police to file a report so that it is on record. Many will immediately place blame on the dog no matter the circumstances, so be sure that you know the laws in your area when it comes to dog bites. It is crucial in protecting yourself and your dog.

For more information, talk to a professional like Robert A Murray.