Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

dog bite

my dog was in my yard behind a fence and a neighbor walked by and stuck his hand in the gate and was bite. I had a beware of dog sign on the fence and have never had any problem before, this person was obvioulsly intoxicated because he was slurring his words and was carrying a 40 beer can in his hand. could i be responsible for anything


Asked on 5/08/07, 1:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Harrison Berger Harrison, APC

Re: dog bite

Possible liability. You, as owner, are strictly liable for the actions of your dog. However, if the neighbor was 100% responsible for provoking the bite, there may be no liability on your part. In most cases, a homeowner's insurance policy will cover claims like these. If you need further help, or have further questions, feel free to email.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 11:35 pm
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: dog bite

You could be liable for the dog bite. You should refer this to your homeowners insurance company and let them deal with it for you.

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Answered on 5/09/07, 12:42 am


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