To learn about the legal duty to compensate a dog bite victim, there’s a great overview in Legal Rights of Dog Bite Victims in the USA. It covers negligence, strict liability, common law liability, and more. For specific situations, see the 3 tabs, below.
Adoption – Adopting-Out and Selling Dogs
Animal Control Liability for Dog Bites
Bite – Definition of “Bite”
Bystanders – Liability to Bystanders
Compensation – Compensation to Victims
Dog Parks – Liability for Harm in Dog Parks
Electronic – Liability for Electronic Fences
Homeowner Assn. Liability for Dog Bites
Humane Society Liability for Dog Bites
Landlord Liability for Dog Bites
Medical Malpractice – Liability after Dog Bite
Negligence
Negligence Per Se Liability for Dog Bites
Non-Bite Injuries – Liability
One-Bite Rule Liability for Dog Bites
Other Grounds of Liability for Dog Bites
Police Liability for Dog Bites
Rabies – Liability for Rabies
Rescuers – Liability to Rescuers
Seller Liability for Dog Bites
Senior Citizens and Dog Bites
Spousal Injuries – Liability to Victim’s Spouse
Statutory Liability Without Physical Contact
Stop Attack – Liability for Failure to Stop Attack