Duties of Ohio Dog Wardens

Under Ohio law, dog wardens must perform various duties relative to their position.  Many of these obligations are meant to insure community safety from stray or dangerous dogs.  One of the most effective measures one can take to prevent a dog bite is to enlist the help of the county dog warden. Dog wardens keep [...]

Watch this Video from the Father of a Child Attacked by a Dog

If you or someone you know has become the victim of a dog attack anywhere in Ohio, please contact the Ohio law firm of Slater & Zurz LLP by calling 1-800-297-9191 or send a Blog Message to schedule a time to talk that is convenient for you. For more information about Ohio dog bite laws [...]

Stricter Rules for Ohio Dog Breeders

Lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill that will place stricter regulations on Ohio dog breeders.  The new law would create a Commercial Dog Kennel Control Authority under the state Department of Agriculture.  The new agency would enforce standards of dog care for major breeders, kennels, and retailers.  Areas of regulation would include cage size, [...]

Time Limit for Filing a Lawsuit in a Dog Bite Case

The following article was contributed by Attorney Jason Sayre of the Ohio law firm of Slater & Zurz LLP:  In Ohio, injury victims have a limited time within which to file a lawsuit.  If a lawsuit is not filed within that timeframe, the victim is forever barred from pursuing the claim.  For most injury victims [...]

Common Law Negligence and How It Relates to Dog Attacks in Ohio

The following article was written by Attorney Jason M. Sayre at the Ohio law firm of Slater & Zurz, LLP: In Ohio, there is a strict liability statute that makes a dog’s owner, harborer, or keeper liable for any injury caused by the dog.  Even though this strict liability statute exists, there still remains a [...]

Be Aware of Dog Bite Risks and Informed on Dog Bite Injuries

The United States has always had a love affair going on with their pets. In a 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey, statistics show that there are approximately 86.4 million cats owned in the United States and 78.2 million dogs! What’s not to love about our pets? They are friends, loyal companions, guardians and diligent helpers [...]

$95,000 Award in Dog Bite Attack

Patience and perseverance can lead to a successful outcome in your dog bite attack claim. An example of this occurred several days ago when a Butte, Montana woman was awarded $95,000 by a district court for damages suffered in a dog bite attack. According to the lawsuit, the victim and her friend went to a [...]

Recovering Dog Bite Damages from a Renter

Liability for Ohio dog bite injuries falls to the owner in almost all circumstances. If the attacking dog is under the care of a so-called harborer, that person may be liable as well. To recover damages in an injury claim, Ohio dog bite lawyers usually go after a homeowner’s liability insurance or, in some instances, [...]

Dog Attacks Can Occur at Unexpected Times and Unexpected Places

There are owners who swear by the gentleness of their pit bull pets. Regardless of how one feels about the breed, however, an inordinate percentage of dog bite attacks occur with these strong animals. Yet another incident that occurred this week stands as an illustration of this point. Glendale,Arizona police responded to a call about [...]

How Your Ohio Dog Bite Lawyer Will Assess Recovery Options

Unlike many other states, Ohio does NOT have a one-bite law; dog owners are therefore liable for any injuries a dog may inflict. Your Ohio dog bite lawyer will assess all the ways you may recover your losses if you are the victim in an attack. Your lawyer will first look at the facts of [...]