Pennsylvania Dog Bite Lawyer

Dog Bite Claims in Pennsylvania

Dog bites can cause deep lacerations, infections, nerve damage, scarring, and severe emotional trauma, especially in children. Pennsylvania's dog bite law combines elements of strict liability and negligence. Owners are responsible for medical costs of any bite, and may face broader liability when the dog had dangerous propensities or the owner was negligent.

Common Causes of Dog Bites

• Owner failing to leash or restrain the dog
• Known dangerous or aggressive dogs
• Negligent supervision
• Failure to warn
• Provocation by the owner's conduct
• Dogs running at large
• Inadequate fencing
• Violations of local leash laws

What Makes Pennsylvania Dog Bite Cases Unique

Under Pennsylvania law, a dog owner is generally responsible for the medical expenses of any bite victim regardless of the dog's history. To recover additional damages — like pain and suffering and scarring — you typically must show the dog had dangerous propensities the owner knew about, or that the owner was negligent. Reporting the bite and documenting injuries is important.

Compensation You May Recover

A full-value Pennsylvania dog bite claim can include:

• Medical expenses — past, present, and all future treatment.
• Lost wages and earning capacity — income lost now and in the future.
• Pain and suffering — physical pain and emotional distress.
• Out-of-pocket costs — and, in serious cases, punitive damages.

How Injury Claim Team Helps

Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Pennsylvanians with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle dog bite cases throughout Pennsylvania. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they win. We make it fast and simple to get matched with the right lawyer for your case.