Dog Bite & Dog Attack
Being bitten by a dog can be a traumatic occurrence. Depending on the breed and size of the dog and the location of the injury, an individual that is attacked by a dog can be seriously injured or even permanently scarred. Individuals that have been bitten or attacked by an unprovoked, domesticated dog can often times make a recovery for their injuries from the homeowner’s policy of the owner of the dog. It is critical to immediately initiate an investigation following a dog bite. If you have been injured by a domesticated dog, contact one of the attorneys at Palmer O’Dea today to set up a free, in-person initial consultation.
Minnesota Dog Bite & Dog Attack Law
The State of Minnesota provides for the recovery by an individual that has been injured by a dog attack or dog bite as follows:
Minn Stat. 347.22 DAMAGES, OWNER LIABLE
If a dog, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is acting peaceably in any place where the person may lawfully be, the owner of the dog is liable in damages to the person so attacked or injured to the full amount of the injury sustained. The term "owner" includes any person harboring or keeping a dog but the owner shall be primarily liable. The term "dog" includes both male and female of the canine species.
If a dog, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is acting peaceably in any place where the person may lawfully be, the owner of the dog is liable in damages to the person so attacked or injured to the full amount of the injury sustained. The term "owner" includes any person harboring or keeping a dog but the owner shall be primarily liable. The term "dog" includes both male and female of the canine species.
