The PA Dog Law identifies multiple people who could be responsible if you or a loved one has been attacked by a dog in Pennsylvania. The first potential defendant would be the individual identified in the dog registration documents as the “title owner.” Insurance companies that represent the owner listed on the dog license would either be responsible via a homeowner’s insurance policy or a renter’s insurance policy.
As a Pennsylvania dog attack lawyer, I know that there are other potential sources of legal responsibility. If a homeowner or renter permits another person’s dog to be at their residence, they could also potentially be accountable for your injuries. This liability could even, in some circumstances, apply if the dog owner is just visiting with his canine. Other potential areas of financial recovery would be against a dog sitter, dog walker or dog trainer.
