Dogs are beloved pets in many households across Ohio. However, while dogs are known for their loyalty and affection, they can also be prone to biting humans. It’s true, any dog has the potential to bite, but some breeds are more likely to harm humans than others. Other factors determine whether a dog will become […]
Every year, thousands of people are bitten by someone else’s dog. If you’ve been a victim of a dog bite injury in the state of Ohio, it is important that you understand your legal rights. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of dog bite injury legal claims in Ohio and answers some frequently asked questions […]
The Sunday before Thanksgiving in Toledo, witnesses saw Shawn Lothery, a 53-year-old, being attacked by a pack of dogs. One of these witnesses, Robert Andrews, was driving by, saw the attack, and jumped out of his car to help. As he tried to free Lothery from the jaws of the vicious dogs, the pack attacked […]
Ezekiel Elliott, the famed footballer with the Dallas Cowboys, maybe finding out the hard way (yet again) that dog owners are responsible for the damage their dog’s cause when they attack. Elliott, along with landscaping company Perfect Synthetic Grass, is facing a lawsuit that seeks more than $1 million in damage stemming from the May […]
Three North Olmstead residents and a police officer were attacked by a pack of dogs in the span of 11 days. The police officer was bitten as he tried to deliver a letter from the mayor to the dog owner. The letter was regarding the previous three incidents. Dog owners accept the responsibility of both […]
Experts are claiming the pandemic has contributed to the steep rise in dog bites. After the shutdowns last March, people were spending an unprecedented amount of time at home. While all the extra attention should have put dogs at ease, animal experts believe the sensitive animals picked up on the stress and anxiety of the […]
A dog belonging to someone else has bitten you. The dog’s owner must pay for your injuries. That is the law in Ohio and a Toledo dog bite injury attorney can help you recover from your injuries. Dogs are generally friendly companions for people. After all, they are ‘man’s best friend’. Unfortunately, there are circumstances […]
What do you do when your three-month old son was just bitten in the face by the neighbor’s yellow lab? My friend looked at her son, now ten, as he played on the floor with their dogs. “What do you do?” she asked me again. Jaden had been playing on a blanket outside their home […]
If a dog bites you, against whom can you bring a claim? The owner of the dog is an obvious choice, but many tenants do not have renter’s insurance. Landlords can be held liable for dog bites/injuries under limited circumstances. By statute (R.C. 955.28), the “harborer” of a dog is liable. In the landlord-tenant context, a […]
