Dog Bites in Ohio

If you are bitten by a dog the first thing to do is seek medical treatment. Additionally, the bite victim (or parent) and the medical providers should notify the local health department.

It is illegal in Ohio to allow dogs to run loose when not on the owner’s property. The owner and/ or keeper of the dog is liable for damages for injuries and loss of personal property caused by a dog’s behavior.

Even injuries caused by trying to avoid a dog cause liability to fall on the owner or keeper of the dog.

In most instances, the owner of the dog has renters or homeowners insurance. When seeking damages for a dog’s wrongful conduct, the insurance company is the party that normally compensates the victim.

An experienced dog bite attorney can guide a dog bite victim through the process of obtaining a fair monetary settlement.