What should I do after getting a personal from being attacked by dogs? 30 Answers as of February 21, 2012

If it happened in South Carolina, she is liable for any damages. Unfortunately, since she lives in an apartment, she is probably what we call "judgment proof", meaning you can probably get a judgment against her, but may have difficulty collecting. You are better off going after the apartment complex if you can show that it was negligent. This may not be easy. They are not liable just for allowing the tenant to have a pet. In my opinion, you would have to show that the apartment manager was on notice that the dogs are dangerous and failed to take any action to protect tenants.

You can sue the owner of the dogs, but she may not have any money to pay any judgment you obtain.

If her dogs attacked you then, yes, she is responsible for the damage and injury they cause. You also may have a claim against the apartment complex for allowing multiple dogs on site.

Most likely. You should file a lawsuit.

If the dog had a propensity to bite and it was known beforehand, yes, she would be held liable for your injuries and your damages and medical costs. Speak to a negligence lawyer about it. Good luck.

Yes, the dog's owner is responsible for the medical bills and any other damages.

She is not legally responsible for paying your medical bills until and unless you file a lawsuit against her (and win or settle the case), however, as a decent human being, she should absolutely pay them for you.

yes, she is liable to you for damages. See a personal injury attorney

She is legally responsible for your medical bills and the property also may be liable for allowing a dangerous situation on their property. Call our office for consultation and we can help.

In California, the owner of a dog is responsible for any injuries caused by their dog biting someone. If the landlord knew or should have known that the tenant's dog was dangerous, they also may be liable. The damages you are entitled to include medical bills, loss of earnings and pain and suffering. Please feel fee to contact me for a free consultation.

Yes the owner of the dog can be held liable for your medical expenses and for pain & suffering as well. Under certain circumstances the landlord may be held liable as well if there were prior incidents known to the landlord. Civil Code section 3342 provides: (a) The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness. A person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner within the meaning of this section when he is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner. (b) Nothing in this section shall authorize the bringing of inaction pursuant to subdivision (a) against any governmental agency using a dog in military or police work if the bite or bites occurred while the dog was defending itself from an annoying, harassing, or provoking act, or assisting an employee of the agency in any of the following: (1) In the apprehension or holding of a suspect where the employee has a reasonable suspicion of the suspect's involvement in criminal activity. (2) In the investigation of a crime or possible crime. (3) In the execution of a warrant. (4) In the defense of a peace officer or another person. (c) Subdivision (b) shall not apply in any case where the victim of the bite or bites was not a party to, nor a participant in, nor suspected to be a party to or a participant in, the act or acts that prompted the use of the dog in the military or police work. (d) Subdivision (b) shall apply only where a governmental agency using a dog in military or police work has adopted a written policy on the necessary and appropriate use of a dog for the police or military work enumerated in subdivision (b).

Each state has its own laws about dog bites, but most states hold the owner responsible if the dogs are in a public place and they attack someone without provocation. Some states require a history of prior bites, but many do not. The apartment complex is also potentially responsible for allowing the dogs on the property. A personal injury attorney in your area should be willing to give you a free consultation to discuss the details of your case and the law in your area.

In most cases, home owner's or renter's insurance will cover dog bite liability. If she was in an apartment, hopefully, she has renter's insurance. You may also be right in seeking to attach liability to the Apartment owner. You should seek a consultation with a personal injury lawyer in your state.

Call personal injury attorney. You can sue owner of dogs and maybe owner of complex.

The building could be liable if they knew the dog had vicious propensities. You could be entitled to pain and suffering. Feel free to contact me.

Yes. She is legally responsible for paying your medical bills. You are also entitled to reasonable compensation for your pain and suffering. You should arrange for follow up medical care to make sure the wounds do not become infected. Also, the dogs should be quarantined by the local animal control agency.

You have a claim.

yes...get the information from the apartment manager or file a police report.