Dog Bite Liability Ohio

Summary

Ohio law imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites, regardless of the dogs past behavior. The victim must be lawfully on the property and not have provoked the dog. This is relevant in custody cases where safety is a concern. Consult Ohio Revised Code Section 955.28 for specifics.

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is there a law in ohio or federally that states dog owners can be held liable for a dog bite on their property?
Yes, Abby, in Ohio, dog owners can be held liable for dog bites under certain circumstances:
- Ohio follows a strict liability rule, meaning dog owners are liable for injuries caused by their dog, regardless of the dog's past behavior.
- This applies if the victim was lawfully on the property and did not provoke the dog.
Have you experienced an incident involving a dog bite?
I'm referencing the law for a custody case in which the legal custodian of my kids had a dog who had bitten a child
Got it, Abby. In Ohio, the strict liability rule for dog bites could be relevant to your custody case. This could potentially impact the safety considerations for your children.
- Ohio law holds dog owners liable for injuries caused by their dogs, regardless of past behavior.
- The victim must be lawfully on the property and not have provoked the dog.
Are you considering any legal actions or modifications to the custody arrangement due to this incident?
what is the specific law or code?
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Hi Abby! In Ohio, the specific law regarding dog owner liability for dog bites is codified under the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section *.*.
Key points:
- Dog owners are strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs.
- The law applies if the victim was lawfully on the property and did not provoke the dog.
Would you like to know more about how this could affect your custody case?