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11-08-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Nerve Damage Claims After an Ohio Dog Attack Key Takeaways: The value of a dog bite nerve damage settlement in Ohio mainly depends on how severe and permanent the nerve injury is, how much it costs to treat, and whether any legal defense or damages cap applies. Under Ohio’s strict liability statute, the owner, […]
11-04-26 | Dog Bites
Allowing Pets Isn’t Enough to Make a Landlord Liable in Ohio Key Takeaways: In most cases, an Ohio landlord is not liable for a dog bite just because the lease allows pets. In June 2026, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled in L.H. v. Sun Secured Financing, L.L.C. that "harboring" means actively sheltering, protecting, or […]
10-22-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Your Rights When Fear Follows a Dog Attack Key Takeaways: In many cases, Ohio dog bite victims can seek compensation for fear of dogs, anxiety, and PTSD that develop after an attack. Under Ohio Rev. Code § 955.28(B), dog owners, keepers, and harborers are generally strictly liable for "any injury" their dogs cause. Exceptions […]
10-05-26 | Dog Bites
Scars Can Change Your Life Long After a Dog Bite Heals Key Takeaways: In many cases, Columbus dog bite victims can recover the cost of future scar revision surgery if medical evidence shows the procedure is reasonably certain to be needed. Under Ohio’s strict liability statute, Ohio Rev. Code § 955.28(B), the dog’s owner, keeper, […]
10-04-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Ohio’s 6-Foot Leash Rule and Your Columbus Dog Bite Claim If a dangerous dog attacked you in Columbus, the ohio revised code 955.22 leash law may be one of the strongest tools in your claim. Many victims think a leash "protects" the owner, but the opposite is often true. When an owner breaks the […]
09-21-26 | Dog Bites
The Small Bite That Should Never Be Ignored A tiny nip from a dog, or even a friendly lick, usually feels like nothing worth a second thought. Yet in rare cases, that harmless-seeming moment can seed a capnocytophaga dog bite infection that turns life-threatening within days. This guide answers both questions Columbus families ask after […]
08-18-26 | Dog Bites
Bitten in Columbus? Why Ohio Judges the Dog’s Behavior, Not Its Breed In Ohio, a "dangerous dog" is defined by the animal’s behavior — not its breed. Under Ohio Revised Code 955.11, a dog is dangerous if, without provocation, it has injured a person, killed another dog, or repeatedly violated control laws. Ohio has no […]
08-12-26 | Dog Bites
Answering the Question Every Columbus Bite Victim Is Asking Does Ohio’s new $100,000 vicious dog insurance automatically pay for your Columbus bite injury? Not exactly, but here is the reassuring part: you likely have a path to compensation either way. Ohio’s Avery’s Law requires owners of dogs formally designated dangerous or vicious to carry at […]
08-05-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Ohio’s Response to a Columbus Dog Bite Key Takeaways: Yes, a Columbus dog can sometimes be quarantined at home after biting someone, but home confinement is not automatic and depends on the discretion of the county dog warden and local health commissioner. Ohio law requires every biting dog to be observed for rabies for […]
07-18-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Psychological Injuries After a Dog Attack in Central Ohio Key Takeaways: Yes, dog bite victims in Columbus can recover for emotional trauma and PTSD, not just physical injuries. Ohio Revised Code 955.28(B) imposes strict liability and broadly covers "any injury" caused by a dog. Victims need not prove negligence or prior knowledge of viciousness, […]
07-05-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding the Costs That Follow a Mansfield Dog Bite Key Takeaways: Under Ohio law, the dog’s owner, keeper, or harborer bears financial responsibility for a bite’s aftermath, not the victim. Ohio Revised Code §955.28(B) establishes strict liability, meaning victims generally need not prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous. Local animal codes require the […]
06-28-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Ohio’s Bite-and-Quarantine Process After a Dog Attack Key Takeaways: In Ohio, a dog that bites a person is placed under a mandatory 10-day quarantine so health officials can observe it for rabies, a disease that is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. During this period the dog is typically confined at the owner’s home, […]
06-24-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Strict Liability for Dog Bites in Mansfield, Ohio If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Mansfield, Ohio, you may be wondering who is responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain. Ohio is a strict liability state when it comes to dog bites, which means a dog’s […]
06-05-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Dog Keeper and Harborer Liability in Columbus, Ohio If you were bitten by a dog in Columbus, Ohio, you may have a legal claim against more than just the dog’s registered owner. Under Ohio law, three categories can be held liable: the owner, the keeper, and the harborer. This matters because the person controlling […]
06-04-26 | Dog Bites
Understanding Avery’s Law and Its Impact on Dog Bite Claims in Ohio If you or a loved one has been bitten by someone else’s dog in Ohio, a major change in state law may affect your ability to seek compensation. Avery’s Law, officially known as Ohio House Bill 247, revises Ohio’s laws governing dangerous and […]
06-01-26 | Dog Bites
When a Dog Sitter Is Watching the Dog, Who Pays for Your Bite Injuries? Yes, a dog sitter can potentially be held liable for a dog bite in Mansfield, Ohio. Under Ohio Revised Code § 955.28(B), the "owner, keeper, or harborer" of a dog is liable for injuries the dog causes. Because a dog sitter […]
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