If you were attacked by a dog - advice from a lawyer from mila eryomina's blog

How to walk dogs in the city? What awaits the owner if his dog bite attack nj? What laws apply if the incident occurred in a private yard? These questions are answered by a lawyer.

First, here are the basic rules for keeping dogs in the city:

1. Walking in strictly designated areas.
2. Walking dogs must be on a leash.
3. For large, aggressive dogs of fighting breeds - on a leash and in a muzzle.

There is a special list of potentially dangerous dog breeds. These are, in particular, bulldogs, shepherds, dogs, terriers, rottweilers. There are 30 breeds in total, the owners of which are required not only to wear a muzzle on them, but also to walk with them with a short leash (no more than 1 m 20 cm long).

If during the year the owner again went for a walk with the dog without a leash, a muzzle and in the wrong place, then not only a fine, but also the confiscation of the dog awaits him.

Do not hesitate to contact the police (required with a written statement) on careless owners of dangerous animals. If, nevertheless, a misfortune happened, then, depending on the severity of the bodily injuries, the owners of the dogs will be liable, ranging from administrative to criminal.

It is also necessary to remember: to offend an animal is an ignoble and ungrateful business. And in case of exceeding the necessary self-defense during the attack of a dog, you can receive a response claim from its owner for compensation for material damage.

The law will not be on your side even when the conflict with the animal occurred on a private territory, at the entrance to which, by the way, the sign “There is an angry dog ​​in the yard” does not have to hang.

The collection of evidence is the most difficult procedure for those who want to bring the owner of the attacked dog to justice. After all, it is often difficult to prove which dog harmed you. That's why:

1. Try to immediately find, write down the contacts of the maximum number of witnesses who can confirm the situation.
2. Describe your dog in as much detail as possible.

In order to claim financial compensation in the future in court, you will also need checks that indicate the treatment you have received. You can also file a claim for non-pecuniary damage, because a dog attack can be a serious stress for the victim.

So here are our tips:

- do not provoke aggression of dogs;

- do not enter private territory if you are not sure that it is safe there;

- collect contacts of witnesses and other evidence after the attack;

- report to the police as soon as possible;

- Compensate for material and moral damage in court.