CountNaberius
CountNaberius t1_j9rrgd9 wrote
Reply to comment by solidrecommendations in Same dog has bit my dog 2 times in the last 6 months by Plenty_Library2183
In VA, on the first offense, you have to prove negligence or violation of an animal control law to get compensation. Again, not sure about D.C. law.
CountNaberius t1_j9rrcel wrote
CountNaberius t1_j9qx2cm wrote
VA law (unsure of D.C. but I bet it’s similar) prohibits legal action against dog bites if it’s the first indication of aggression. Since you’re well beyond that, and have documented instances of prior aggression, I’d go ahead and tell the owner of that dog that you will pursue legal action if they don’t leash their dog from now on, even if you don’t intend to. Keep pestering animal control / ANC commissioner as well.
CountNaberius t1_j9rs8pr wrote
Reply to comment by solidrecommendations in Same dog has bit my dog 2 times in the last 6 months by Plenty_Library2183
Sure, you can still pursue legal action, you can pursue legal action for someone sneezing on you, but the one bite rule makes it much harder to get compensation from the owner / have them be held liable without proving negligence.
Don’t be a dick.