Three Reasons You May Not Have A Connecticut Dog Bite Case
Under Connecticut law a dog bite injury that is sustained holds the owner of the dog responsible under strict liability, but there are exceptions. It is possible that under certain circumstances the dog owner may not be held liable and your Connecticut dog bite case might fall flat. There are a number of different reasons … Keep reading…
What Happens If Your Connecticut Dog Bite Injury Comes From Two Dogs At Once?
It may be considered rare, but there have been cases where two dogs have bitten a human at the same time. This type of Connecticut dog bite injury is addressed in statute. If this were to occur with two dogs from the same owner, the standard statute would apply. However, if the dogs were from … Keep reading…
Shocking Dog Bite Injury Statistics
Dog bites can leave extremely serious (and even fatal) injuries to victims. Connecticut dog bite law is strict liability; this means that the owner is responsible for the dog’s actions unless the victim is trespassing or tormenting the dog. Dogbite.org compiled these staggering dog bite statistics: In 2012, 27,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a … Keep reading…
Plainfield Woman Bit By Dog While On the Job
A 56-year-old Plainfield woman was brutally attacked by dogs when she arrived at a residence to perform her job as a home health care worker. Connecticut law on dog bites is strict liability, meaning that in most circumstances, the owner is responsible for any injuries their dog inflicts on another human. The woman, who has … Keep reading…
