Jeffrey H. Penneys, Esq. – Dog Bite PA Law Firm Blog

In Pennsylvania, you have a two year limitation for filing a dog bite claim against a negligent owner. For minors, they have until their 20th birthday to file suit. However, it is vital that you understand exactly how the statute of limitations applies and how it can affect the outcome of your case. The Basics:…

While the dog next door hasn’t attacked you or your loved ones, you sincerely fear that it will. A dangerous dog doesn’t have to attack someone to be a safety concern. As a parent, neighbor, or just concerned individual, you should know your rights when it comes to suspecting that a dog in your area…

Dog attacks can happen anywhere, any time. Unfortunately, these attacks often occur when we are unprepared and at a place we would never expect one to occur. In fact, for one six-year-old girl, her attack happened at her school bus stop. In Richmond, North Carolina, this young girl was waiting for her school bus when…

When you think of injuries from a dog attack, the most common would be lacerations, disfigurement, and possibly death. However, one injury you may not realize is that of a fall. A dog attack can cause a person to fall and strike their head on concrete or even fall down a flight of stairs. The…

You know of the dangerous dog breeds out there, and some cities have even placed bans on owning certain breeds. These breed-specific laws are designed to restrict ownership of any dog breed prone to severe attacks. Common breeds on the list include the Pit Bull as well as Rottweilers. Other large breeds become members of…