Personal Injury Basics

Dog Bite Liability

Legal responsibility of dog owners for injuries caused by their dogs.

In Personal Injury Cases

California has strict liability for dog bites—owners are liable regardless of whether the dog showed prior aggression or the owner knew of danger.

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Liability imposed without proof of negligence, typically in cases involving inherently dangerous activities or defective products.

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