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• Will my child be traumatized if I have to bring an Ohio personal injury lawsuit on his or her behalf?
• If my child is injured through another person's negligence, can he or she bring an Ohio personal injury claim against the person who caused the injury?
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Who Is Liable For Dog Bite Injuries in Ohio?

If you have been bitten by a dog in Cleveland, you may assume the dog owner is liable for your injuries. This may or may not be true. Ohio is a strict liability state that makes a dog owner, harborer or keeper liable for any injury caused by the dog.

" The owner, keeper, or harborer of a dog is liable in damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by the dog, unless the injury, death, or loss was caused to the person or property of an individual who, at the time, was committing or attempting to commit a trespass or other criminal offense on the property of the owner, keeper, or harborer, or was committing or attempting to commit a criminal offense against any person, or was teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog on the owner's, keeper's, or harborer's property."

Thet terms "keeper" or "harborer" can make recovery of damages for Ohio dog bite injuries difficult. Supoose a friend asks you to come by and walk her dog as a favor. While you are walking the dog, the dog suddenly becomes frightened and attacks you. Because you are the "keeper" of the dog at that time, under Ohio dog bite law, you are liable for your own injuries and cannot sue for compensation.

However, you may still have rights. If the dog has a history of threatening behavior or the owner knew that the dog could be dangerous, you may have an Ohio general negligence case.

Dog bite law in Ohio is complex. To successfully navigate the Ohio legal system and receive compensation for your dog bite injuries, you need an Akron serious injury attorney who is familiar with state and local dog bite laws and who has the experience to get you fair compensation.

For more information about the rights of dog bite victims, contact Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243.

Contact us today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation about your personal injury legal needs.