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Understanding Oregon Dog Laws and How They Apply to Dog Bites
Whether you’re wondering what happens if your dog bites someone else or what happens when a dog bites you, animal bite lawyer Paul Galm can help. According to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, there are more than 4.5 million instances of dog bites every year. Here are the dog laws you need to understand if you live in Beaverton, Portland, or anywhere in Oregon. Oregon’s Dog Leash Laws In the state of Oregon, dogs must be leashed whenever they’re on public property, including parks. In some cases, certain parks will have designated off-leash areas where dogs can roam freely…
Dog Bite? You Have Legal Recourse
Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend, but not all canines are friendly. What recourse do you have if you are the victim of a dog attack due to an incompetent owner with an aggressive pet? Read on for important legal information from Portland personal injury lawyer Paul Galm. How Common Are Dog Bites? According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than one third of all liability claims on homeowner’s insurance policies are due to dog bites. Insurance providers paid nearly half a billion dollars for dog bite claims in 2013 alone, an increase of nearly three percent from…