We all love dogs. Well, most of us. Occasionally, dogs can be aggressive and that aggression can turn into a bite. When looking at Duncan the thought seems impossible, but it does happen. Here are the important facts you need to know if you are involved in an incident where a dog has been aggressive.
- In Maryland, dog bite cases are fact specific.
- Maryland also has a rebuttable presumption that the owner of the dog should know their dog’s disposition.
- Has the dog bitten someone in the past? An owner should know about previous bites, however, in the state of Maryland there does not need to be evidence of a previous bite to prove aggression.
- Did the individual who was bitten provoke the dog in any way? Dog can bite as a result of being scared or startled.
- What is the status of the individual on the property? Is this someone who was invited or are they trespassing?
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