Strict Liability States
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In Massachusetts and Connecticut, dog owners are strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before.Liability is based on ownership and control, not negligence. If the bite occurs in public or while the victim is lawfully on the property, the owner is responsible for damages.
RI – One Bite Rule
An owner may avoid liability for the first incident unless prior aggression was known.Liability depends on where the bite happened. If it occurs outside the dog’s enclosure or if the dog has shown aggression before, the owner can be held responsible.
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Strict Liability States
Click "Let's Go" to Begin
Let's go!
Strict Liability States
Dog bite laws vary by state. Select each marker on the map to learn how liability works in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
continue
Click "CONTINUE" to move foward
You’ve Completed This Section!
Scroll down to continue the lesson.
MA/CT
In Massachusetts and Connecticut, dog owners are strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before.Liability is based on ownership and control, not negligence. If the bite occurs in public or while the victim is lawfully on the property, the owner is responsible for damages.
RI – One Bite Rule
An owner may avoid liability for the first incident unless prior aggression was known.Liability depends on where the bite happened. If it occurs outside the dog’s enclosure or if the dog has shown aggression before, the owner can be held responsible.