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Can I use a dog’s previous history in a lawsuit?

Can I use a dog’s previous history in a lawsuit?

Our pets are lovable creatures. Although they may be lovable to us, they may not come off this way to other people. Sometimes our pets do not warm up to other people as easily as we may think. This may result in them acting in an aggressive manner to some individuals. Your dog can also pick up on behavioral patterns that may not be good for them to exhibit. If they are acting out aggressively and you encourage it, this may cause them to adopt this pattern of behavior toward other people. It is important to train your dogs to be gentle to other people that may be around or to limit contact with other individuals if they are not acting in a friendly manner. If you find yourself in a situation where you are a victim of a dog bite, you may be able to seek liability on behalf of the dog’s owner. The dog’s owner can be held responsible for their dog’s aggressive behavior and the harm that their dog caused to you.

When a dog is known to have a history of aggressive behavior that includes dog bites and attacks on people, this can be used when building a case against the dog and their owner. With a history of bad behavior, the dog owner should have known or reasonably known about their dog’s inclination to act aggressively against other people. If dogs are raised to be vicious, it can have negative consequences on anyone in the surrounding neighborhood. The dog may attack those around them and cause harm to someone. If you have been bitten by a dog, you may be able to pursue legal action against their owner by filing a lawsuit. Dog owners can be held responsible for their dog’s behavior when it causes harm to another individual.

What can I gain from this lawsuit?

After pursuing this lawsuit, individuals may be able to gain compensation from the dog owner. This can help provide monetary compensation in the form of damages. These damages can be economic to pay for medical bills. These medical bills can help individuals suffering from the dog bite to acquire money to pay for the injury that they have gained as a result of the bite.

Albers & Associates is comprised of experienced personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorneys. Our firm is proud to serve clients in Baltimore, Maryland. If you require strong legal representation that will fight to protect your future, contact the attorneys at Albers & Associates to schedule a consultation.