What can legally be done about dog bites?

Answer by  mrsshelast (899)

If you have been bitten contact your local police. They owners of the dog will most likely be responsable for any medical bills associated with the bite.

Answer by  Filipe (17)

The owner may be liable for the act of your dog, and if no owner, or it will be for the shelter or euthanized. Depends on the country and state.

Answer by  Vettech44 (18)

Contact your local animal control authority. Assuming you know the whereabouts of the dog, you can rightfully expect the authorities to quarantine the dog for ten days to make sure it does not have rabies. You can also bring a suit against the owners if they were negligent when you were bitten and a judge may decide the dog's fate.

Answer by  ramoskenneth285 (631)

Talk to the owner of the dog who bite you.They are the one who's responsible for this accident and the one who need to shoulder the medical bills.If ever the dog has no owner,no shelter and euthanized,it will be depend on the country and state.Contact the animal control authority for them to quarantine the dog that bites you.

Answer by  km8738 (1917)

Well, as long as you took a picture and saved all doctor bills, you can contact a lawyer about whether or not to pursue the dog owner in court for liability for your injuries. If the owner was negligent, then you may have a case.

Answer by  decomom (923)

The answer to this will vary depending on where you live. It is important to report the incident to local authorities to verify that the dog has been rabies vacinated or to quarantine the dog. Depending on the severity of the incident some dogs will be put down for biting.