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Pennsylvania Dog Bite Lawyers Karp & Hart are experienced in dog bite injury law. If you are bitten by a dog and sustain injuries, it is prudent that you contact an attorney that is experienced in dog attack litigation. Karp & Hart are personal injury lawyers. Every aspect of you case will be scrutinized and documented and you or your loved one will receive the legal overview of your particular case and the best recommendation as to how to proceed with litigation. Every step of the way, you will be represented by caring and knowledgeable dog bite attorneys in Pennsylvania. The dog attack was traumatic. The aftermath should be a painless process once put into the hands of Stephen Karp and Peter Hart. Dog Attack Liability in the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides strict liability for any injuries caused by dog bites occurring to humans or other animals if the nature of the injuries are extremely severe; if the dog had previously attacked a person or animal or ever showed dangerous behavior. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s laws apply to Chester County dog bite cases also. There is a common perception in Pennsylvania that the “one dog bite” rule applies. This comes from the belief that the owner of the dog would not be aware of an animal’s vicious propensities until it actually attacks someone. However, Pennsylvania law does not follow the “one bite rule”. Pennsylvania law applies to an injury whether or not it was caused by a first dog bite and only proof of a dangerous propensity of the animal is required. About Dog Bites in Chester County, PennsylvaniaIf a dog has a dangerous propensity, it means merely in Chester County that it is the tendency of the dog to bite a person without provocation. Pennsylvania’s dog bite laws create different categories of victims and treat each differently. For example, if the dog is a first time biter, the law offers two remedies that depend upon the degree of the dog bite injury. Injuries are classified as either “severe” or “non-severe.” A severe injury is a physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery. If the person is severely injured, they may make a claim against the dog owner for medical expenses and all other losses and legal damages. Keep in mind, however, that it must be proven that the victim had nothing to do with provoking the dog. Under this example, it does not matter whether the dog had previously bitten or not. All the following areas have dog bite ordinances which are strictly enforced and can be applied to help win a case. Dog Laws in Chester CountyIt is unlawful for an owner of a dog to fail to keep a dog at all times either: (1) confined within his premises; There are even certain species of dogs which are considered to be dangerous animals per se – such as the Pit-bull or Doberman Pincer. Steve Karp and Peter Hart have handled many dog bite cases over their thirty year career here in Chester County. Please contact the Karp and Hart law firm. |
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Karp and Hart is a law firm that limits its practice to personal injury and medical malpractice cases. We serve our clients in Philadelphia area locations including West Chester, King of Prussia, Honey Brook, Coatesville, Thorndale, Downingtown, Lionville, Exton, Frazer, Malvern, Paoli, Phoenixville, Devon, Berwyn, West Goshen, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Avondale, West Grove, Oxford, Parkesburg, Chester Springs, Coventry and the Main Line. We take most injury and malpractice cases and have worked to serve victims of car accidents, medical malpractice, surgical errors, motorcycle accidents, and more.
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