We all love our dogs. I know mine means the world to me. However, not all dogs are properly trained, nor are all dog owners responsible, which could lead to liability for a dog owner should the dog cause harm to another. If you have been injured by a dog, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Additionally, it is important for victims to understand that this does not mean just dog bites. It means injury by a…
One of the critical elements of proving a Claim Petition in Pennsylvania Workers Compensation is whether the injury occurred in the course and scope of employment. The course and scope element has been heavily litigated over the years and the rules are a bit clearer today. However, at times, course and scope issues still arise. Recently the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court addressed the course and scope issue on a dig bite incident that occurred at work. The facts are quite…
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has granted summary judgment in a personal injury case involving a dog bite on a child. The mother of the victim child filed a personal injury action against the Landlord of the property averring that the Landlord was in control of the property and knew or should have known of the violent tendencies of the dog. The Court upheld the rule that in order for a Landlord to be liable for a dog bite, the Landlord…