Summary
Liability for dog park incidents varies by state; in Missouri, dog owners are liable for attacks, while in Kansas, they are only liable if the dog had known vicious tendencies.
Highlights
- Dog parks are often public property.
- Liability depends on state laws.
- In Missouri, dog owners are liable for attacks.
- In Kansas, the “one bite rule” applies.
- Collect evidence: take pictures of the dog and injuries.
- For legal advice, contact Foster Wallace.
- Understanding your rights is crucial after an incident.
Transcript
In most cases, dog parks are public property, but your rights and claims depend on the state in which the dog park is located.
In a public dog park in Missouri, the dog owner will be liable for the attack. In Kansas, the dog owner will also be liable, but only if we defeat the "one-bite rule." This means that the dog owner must know, or should have known, that the dog displayed vicious propensities prior to the attack.
If you’ve been bitten by a dog in a dog park, get the information of the dog owner, take pictures of the dog, and take pictures of your injuries. For more information on your rights, please call us at Foster Wallace.
