delaneyesq
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- Sep 1, 2011
- 49
Dog bites are not strict liability cases. There has to be some negligence on your part in either failing to control the dog or failing to take action with a dangerous pet.
In this case, there is neither and yes, probably assumption of risk. So I would not worry about it from a legal perspective.
OP - just a heads up that you are now on notice that your dog is "dangerous", whether it is or not is another questions. Any further bites and you will have to disclose the prior bite and deal with liability issues.
Bites on other dogs can be evidence.
The one bite rule is not actually the rule btw - it is either negligence in handling or control or a vicious and dangerous animal. Many more possible ways to get dinged in a suit.
Thank you so much!