For Dog Bite Victims
For a great introduction to dog bite law generally, start with the Plain English Overview. After that, read Legal rights of dog bite victims in the USA. On that page, click on the link to your own state.
The focus of this site is on human beings who are injured by dogs, so if your dog was the victim, see What To Do If Your Dog Is Injured Or Killed.
Plain English Overview of Dog Bite Law
Legal rights of dog bite victims in the USA
Legal rights of rescuers who incur dog bites
Legal rights of bystanders and family members
Beware of the "statute of limitations"
Does an adult need a lawyer for a dog bite claim?
Should parents get a lawyer for their injured child?
From Parent to Parent - An Open Letter About Using a Lawyer for Your Child
Dog bite victims need an attorney for "dog court"
What to do after a dog bite
Bodily and emotional injuries in dog bite cases
Why dogs bite people
Dangerous and vicious dogs
What is a "bite"?
The "one bite rule"
Dog parks and liability for dog bites
Electronic pet containment and liability for dog bites
Landlord liability for dog bites
Homeowner association liability for dog bites
Humane society liability for dog bites
Adoption organization liability for dog bites
Police liability for dog bites
Liability for non-bite injuries
Criminal penalties for dog bites
Bankruptcy and dog bites
Investigating the attacking dog
Ownership of a dog
Photography in dog bite cases
Structured settlements in dog bite cases
Meet Attorney Kenneth M. Phillips
What people write to Attorney Phillips...
"Kenneth, thanks for all of the work you do..we just received your book on when dogs bite or kill other dogs and it is helping us with our case. I encourage anyone in this group who has lost a dog to an attack to purchase it--its money well spent!"
Kim T.
