Who’s Liable for a Dog Bite in New York? Understanding the One-Bite Rule
New York's one-bite rule does not give a dog one free bite. Liability turns on what the owner knew about the animal, and since 2025 an injured person can also sue for ordinary negligence. In New York, the dog's owner usually pays, and liability does not depend on proving the dog bit someone first. An...
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