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PennsylvaniaDog Bites Lawyers in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.


Under Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.


In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.


Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.


Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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Daniel Joseph

Daniel Joseph
George & Joseph
2300 Freeport Rd #10
New Kensington, PA 15068
Licensed for 53 years, Daniel Joseph is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Ned Joseph Nakles Jr

Ned Joseph Nakles Jr
Nakles and Nakles
1714 Lincoln Ave
Latrobe, PA 15650
Licensed for 43 years, Ned Joseph Nakles Jr is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

James Richard Antoniono

James Richard Antoniono
DeBernardo, Antoniono, McCabe & Davis, PC
11 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
Licensed for 46 years, James Richard Antoniono is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Anthony W DeBernardo Jr

Anthony W DeBernardo Jr
DeBernardo, Antoniono, McCabe & Davis, PC
11 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
Licensed for 51 years, Anthony W DeBernardo Jr is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Charles L Bell Jr

Charles L Bell Jr
1725 5th Ave
Arnold, PA 15068
Licensed for 46 years, Charles L Bell Jr is a Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

Michael David Ferguson

Michael David Ferguson
400 Main St
Latrobe, PA 15650
Licensed for 39 years, Michael David Ferguson is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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