Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia
Dog Bite
My neighbors dog bit my dogs leg and broke it. Are the owners liable for vet bills.
Asked on 8/17/99, 7:54 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
Re: Dog Bite
It depends. The other owners have to be found negligent, or to have trespassed. Negligence under these circumstances requires notice of the violent tendencies - the "one bite" rule essentially means that the first time it happens, there is no liability.
Answered on 8/19/99, 8:37 pm