Dog owners, landlords should be aware of liability regarding dog bites

Attorney Morton J. Grabel Special to the Village News When someone gets bitten by a dog, they frequently ask someone "What should I do?" As I am sure you can imagine, almost all dog bites are shocking to the victim, especially if it was unexpected and unprovoked. Further, some dog bites result in serious injuries; and in the worst case, death can result from the most vicious attacks.

A dog bite can also result in permanent scarring, nerve damage, and a significant risk of infection. Often, there is residual psychological harm that extends far beyond the physical injury. Because of the precedin...