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I just got a German Shepard mix for my kids. My wife is concerned about our liability if the dog bites someone when she gets older. I thought we’d be covered by our homeowners insurance but I’m not certain. Thanks you in advance for your help.
ATTORNEY ANSWER:
You may or may not be covered; it is very important to review your Homeowners policy closely to see what it says about this. Generally, you will have nothing to worry about unless and until your dogs bites someone for the first time. Once that happens you are presumed to be on notice as to the dogs propensity for biting and if it happens a second time you could be found liable. The general rule is that every dog gets one bite.
Attorney Christopher E. Heberg
RI Personal Injury Lawyer