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Found this as well DOG BITES
Do hope they dont mind me posting their write ups on our site, but when it deals with the chow well its a must.
I must say I have never heard of a Chow killing anyone, except a snake lizard or ducks, So I guess I am safe. They even leave my pigs alone now, as they know that they will get a nasty bite from them, Pigs are bigger now and can run just as fast as the Chows.
Carolyn
Dog Bite
Owner Liability for Dog Bites and the One Bite Rule
Each state has different dog bite liability laws for dog owners. In fact, dog bite law is often a combination of state statutory law, case law, city and county ordinances and common law. These laws, however, can be classified into two general categories: the “one bite rule” and the “strict liability rule”.
The one bite rule is also known as the "first bite rule," or the "first bite free" rule. Under this rule, a dog owner cannot be held liable for injury to another caused by his or her dog’s first bite as long as the owner was not negligent in his or her duties to control the dog. The owner must also not have been in violation of other protective dog laws such as not letting the dog run loose in public places without a leash. The rule also does not apply if the owner was aware or should have been aware of his or her dog’s propensity to be dangerous, which could be established if:
· The dog had a tendency to snap at people
· The owner told others that the dog is an attack dog
· The owner cautioned others that the dog bites
· The dog often wears a muzzle
Liability for subsequent bites is then generally determined under strict liability rules.
The strict liability or "scienter" (knowledge) rule holds that the owner is responsible for injuries caused by a dog bite regardless of whether the bite was the first one since the owner took possession. The basic premise is simply that because the owner legally owns the dog, the owner is also legally responsible for it.
Depending on the jurisdiction, however, some protections are extended to dog owners, even when the strict liability rule applies. For example, dog owners may not be held liable for injuries caused by their dog’s bite if:
· The dog bite victim was a trespasser
· The dog bite victim is a veterinarian treating the dog
· The dog bite victim provoked the dog
· The dog bite victim ignored warnings by the owner not to approach the dog
· The dog bit someone during a military operation or while helping the police
But even in states that have the strict liability rule in common, its applicability varies in scope. Some apply the rule to the dog’s keepers as well as their owners if they are not one and the same. Others apply the rule to injuries caused by the dog by means other than biting. Some provide for full compensation while yet others only for medical bills and/or other economic losses. In some states the rule may apply only during daytime, if no warnings were posted, or if the victim provoked the dog at the time he or she was bitten and not previously. For this reason, it is key for a dog bite victim to consult with an attorney who understands local dog bite injury liability rules and regulations.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog bite, you should retain an experienced dog bite lawyer to help you get the most from your claim.
This article is provided courtesy of PersonalInjury.com. For more information about dog bite lawsuits, or to find an experienced dog bite lawyer, please visit http://www.personalinjury.com.
Dog Bite Law - How to Hire a Dog Bite Lawyer
Dogs are one of the most popular pets around the world. Although almost everyone has had contact with a dog at some point in their lives, few people understand the danger that lurks in the heart of man’s best friend. There is currently a dog bite epidemic sweeping the United States. The 65 million dogs in America will bite 4.7 million people this year, and 800,000 will require serious medical attention. That is almost 1,000 people a day; nearly 2% of the entire population. Sadly, most of the victims of dog bites are young children between the ages of seven and 15. Statistics show that almost all severe dog-inflicted injuries occur on children under the age of 10, and most of the dogs that attack people are known to the victim and belong to a family or friends.
Although any dog can become dangerous if mistreated or abused, there are some breeds of dog that tend to attack more often than other breeds. According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control between 1979 and 1996, the top three breeds that attacked and killed the most people are Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepard Dogs. These three dogs accounted for more than all the other canine-related deaths combined. Other dangerous dogs that are likely to kill people include Doberman Pinchers, Huskies, Chows, and Saint Bernards.
It is important to remember that any dog is potentially dangerous. In 2000, a Pomeranian mauled to death its family’s six week old baby, even though the dog weighed only four pounds. The incident took place while the girl’s uncle prepared a bottle for her in the kitchen, and when he returned the dog was viciously attacking the baby. Dogs evolved from powerful predators, and despite thousands of years of socialization and modern techniques of training and discipline, they retain their base instincts and reactions. While this is expected and even rewarded in some breeds, it is quite a shock when smaller and less aggressive dogs attack and kill people.
Dog bites cost Americans billions of dollars every year in insurance premiums, medical bills, and lost time from work. In fact, in 1995, the insurance industry paid out over $250 million in settlements for dog bites. By 2001 this amount had risen to $310 million, and by 2002 insurance companies were paying out $345.5 million to victims of dog attacks. Although costs dipped a bit to $321.6 million in 2003, most dog bite experts agree that the costs associated with dog bites will begin to rise in the years to come. All told, victims of dog bites in the United States suffer an average of $1 billion each year in total economic losses.
To learn more about dog bite law or hiring a dog bite lawyer, please visit our website at http://www.resource4dogbitelaw.com
I must say I have never heard of a Chow killing anyone, except a snake lizard or ducks, So I guess I am safe. They even leave my pigs alone now, as they know that they will get a nasty bite from them, Pigs are bigger now and can run just as fast as the Chows.
Carolyn
Dog Bite
Owner Liability for Dog Bites and the One Bite Rule
Each state has different dog bite liability laws for dog owners. In fact, dog bite law is often a combination of state statutory law, case law, city and county ordinances and common law. These laws, however, can be classified into two general categories: the “one bite rule” and the “strict liability rule”.
The one bite rule is also known as the "first bite rule," or the "first bite free" rule. Under this rule, a dog owner cannot be held liable for injury to another caused by his or her dog’s first bite as long as the owner was not negligent in his or her duties to control the dog. The owner must also not have been in violation of other protective dog laws such as not letting the dog run loose in public places without a leash. The rule also does not apply if the owner was aware or should have been aware of his or her dog’s propensity to be dangerous, which could be established if:
· The dog had a tendency to snap at people
· The owner told others that the dog is an attack dog
· The owner cautioned others that the dog bites
· The dog often wears a muzzle
Liability for subsequent bites is then generally determined under strict liability rules.
The strict liability or "scienter" (knowledge) rule holds that the owner is responsible for injuries caused by a dog bite regardless of whether the bite was the first one since the owner took possession. The basic premise is simply that because the owner legally owns the dog, the owner is also legally responsible for it.
Depending on the jurisdiction, however, some protections are extended to dog owners, even when the strict liability rule applies. For example, dog owners may not be held liable for injuries caused by their dog’s bite if:
· The dog bite victim was a trespasser
· The dog bite victim is a veterinarian treating the dog
· The dog bite victim provoked the dog
· The dog bite victim ignored warnings by the owner not to approach the dog
· The dog bit someone during a military operation or while helping the police
But even in states that have the strict liability rule in common, its applicability varies in scope. Some apply the rule to the dog’s keepers as well as their owners if they are not one and the same. Others apply the rule to injuries caused by the dog by means other than biting. Some provide for full compensation while yet others only for medical bills and/or other economic losses. In some states the rule may apply only during daytime, if no warnings were posted, or if the victim provoked the dog at the time he or she was bitten and not previously. For this reason, it is key for a dog bite victim to consult with an attorney who understands local dog bite injury liability rules and regulations.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog bite, you should retain an experienced dog bite lawyer to help you get the most from your claim.
This article is provided courtesy of PersonalInjury.com. For more information about dog bite lawsuits, or to find an experienced dog bite lawyer, please visit http://www.personalinjury.com.
Dog Bite Law - How to Hire a Dog Bite Lawyer
Dogs are one of the most popular pets around the world. Although almost everyone has had contact with a dog at some point in their lives, few people understand the danger that lurks in the heart of man’s best friend. There is currently a dog bite epidemic sweeping the United States. The 65 million dogs in America will bite 4.7 million people this year, and 800,000 will require serious medical attention. That is almost 1,000 people a day; nearly 2% of the entire population. Sadly, most of the victims of dog bites are young children between the ages of seven and 15. Statistics show that almost all severe dog-inflicted injuries occur on children under the age of 10, and most of the dogs that attack people are known to the victim and belong to a family or friends.
Although any dog can become dangerous if mistreated or abused, there are some breeds of dog that tend to attack more often than other breeds. According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control between 1979 and 1996, the top three breeds that attacked and killed the most people are Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepard Dogs. These three dogs accounted for more than all the other canine-related deaths combined. Other dangerous dogs that are likely to kill people include Doberman Pinchers, Huskies, Chows, and Saint Bernards.
It is important to remember that any dog is potentially dangerous. In 2000, a Pomeranian mauled to death its family’s six week old baby, even though the dog weighed only four pounds. The incident took place while the girl’s uncle prepared a bottle for her in the kitchen, and when he returned the dog was viciously attacking the baby. Dogs evolved from powerful predators, and despite thousands of years of socialization and modern techniques of training and discipline, they retain their base instincts and reactions. While this is expected and even rewarded in some breeds, it is quite a shock when smaller and less aggressive dogs attack and kill people.
Dog bites cost Americans billions of dollars every year in insurance premiums, medical bills, and lost time from work. In fact, in 1995, the insurance industry paid out over $250 million in settlements for dog bites. By 2001 this amount had risen to $310 million, and by 2002 insurance companies were paying out $345.5 million to victims of dog attacks. Although costs dipped a bit to $321.6 million in 2003, most dog bite experts agree that the costs associated with dog bites will begin to rise in the years to come. All told, victims of dog bites in the United States suffer an average of $1 billion each year in total economic losses.
To learn more about dog bite law or hiring a dog bite lawyer, please visit our website at http://www.resource4dogbitelaw.com
Carolyn Dewrance
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Richwood
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4 Fernwood Close
Richwood
Cape Town 7441