Dog Bite Law In Ohio - Know How Much Your Claim May Be Worth With The Free Online Dog Bite Injury Ca

Ohio is a strict liability state. This means, if a dog bites you in Ohio, the dog's owner is responsible for your damages and injuries. The dog does not have to be declared dangerous first, and it is not allowed one "free bite," to prove itself dangerous. Dog bite laws in Ohio are complicated as they encompass state, county, and city laws.
If you have been badly hurt by a dog in Ohio, you would not only need to get immediate medical attention, you would also have to identify the owner of the dog that bit you and then contact an accident lawyer. Anthony Castelli and his law firm can help you sort out the details, strengths, and weaknesses of your case.

Aside from being necessary information when filing a legal claim, identifying the dog’s owner would also assist your medical provider in your treatment. Your medical provider would need to determine if the attacking dog has rabies - a communicable disease transferred via a dog's saliva that can be fatal. If this is the case, then you would be required to undergo a series of rabies vaccinations.

If the attacking dog is a stray dog and was not able to be caught by local animal control officers, then your medical provider would be assuming the worse and still require you to undergo the rabies vaccinations. If the stray dog is caught or if the dog's owner is identified, health officials would have to watch the dog for 10 days under quarantine to see if rabies symptoms emerge. Your healthcare provider would then be monitoring the situation and then make decisions about your treatment based on their observations.
The dog injury law in Ohio is not limited to dog bites. If a dog knocks you down and results to an injury, you may file a legal claim against its owner. In cases where in the dog was not with its owner when the accident happened, you may file a legal claim against whoever was taking care of the attacking dog. Besides rabies, dog bites can tear nerves and tendons, and the area bitten can also become infected. Medical bills, time off from work, and property damage can all add up. If your Ohio dog bite lawsuit is successful, these expenses may get paid by the dog's owner:

�Medical bills
�Lost income, both from treating the immediate injury and from any future lost income, should you become incapacitated
�Pain and suffering
�Property damage
�Loss of consortium, which means that the injury somehow damaged your relationship with your spouse or family

These expenses may be covered by the dog owner or keeper’s homeowners or renters insurance. If there is no insurance to cover such expenses, the dog owner or keeper would be liable to pay for these expenses. However, their obligation to pay for damages only comes after you get a judgment against them, so it is critical that you hire an attorney and file a legal claim. Otherwise, it would be difficult to compel them to pay.
It is best to be guided on the legal process regarding dog bite laws in Ohio and hire an accident attorney to get the most from your claim. Call the Castelli Law Firm at 513-399-6111 for a free consultation.