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Legal Rights of Rescuers Who Incur Dog Bites

When a person is injured while defending another person or pet from a dog attack, the owner of the attacking dog is liable (responsible) for all of the resulting injuries, damages and losses. The defenses of assumption of risk, comparative negligence and contributory negligence are generally not available. 

Self-defense when a dog attacks a person
Defending dogs and other animals
When a rescuer is injured

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If you were bitten by a dog, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. It's done by email to protect your privacy. He will discuss your options without charge.
If you are a lawyer, tell him about your case and he will suggest solutions. He can spend an hour on the phone with you for strategizing, connecting you with experts, and sending you pleadings, discovery documents, motions and other materials. Or get a set of the same templates that he uses for dog bite cases all over the USA.
If your dog was injured or killed, get the self-help book he wrote to tell you how to make the guilty party reimburse you and compensate you for what you are going through.
Dog trainers and rescues, get the video of his seminar that comes with essential legal documents that will protect you and your business if you are injured or accused of being liable for an injury.
Landlords and property managers can protect themselves and their tenants from the consequences of vicious dogs on the rental premises by using the Lease Addendum: Pets written by Mr. Phillips.

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