Can dog owners get sued in civil court? Dog owners can face civil lawsuits too. Dog bite cases in Ohio fall under the "strict liability" rule, making the owner liable for injuries caused by their ...

Children are more likely to be the victim of dog bites and attacks because they're small, low to the ground and sometimes don't understand dog behavior. Dr. Wendy Pomerantz, co-director of the ...

Once a rabid dog bites a human being, the infection will make its way to the person’s brain. Immediate treatment is crucial.

A dog attacked a woman in the backyard of a home, severely injuring her, California officials told news outlets. A neighbor’s ...

In addition to the physical injuries, Ciastko also claimed the dog bite caused emotional trauma leading to long-term psychiatric treatment. The plaintiff brought strict liability claims against ...

The dog, owned by the family, recently had a litter of puppies, the San Diego Humane Society said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A dog attacked a woman in the backyard of a home, severely injuring her ...