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Originally Posted by Magnus  If a burglar comes into your home and your dog bites him. Can the burglar sue the family or have animal control take away your dog?
I've read stories where a burglar tripped or something and hurt himself while stealing things at someone home. And then after getting arrested, he sued the family he was burglarizing.
Just one of those random questions that's been floating in my head... |
The sad thing is, people seem to be able to sue for just about anything. Even if they don't win the suit, you will probably incur expensive legal fees defending yourself and your dog.
Your best bets to protect yourself are to keep your dog in a fenced/ gated area and displaying beware of dog signs, then trespassers crossing onto your property are assuming the risk.
Are you a homeowner or renter? Make sure your dog is listed on your insurance policy. A basic mistake many people make is getting a dog and failing to notify their homeowners insurance, which is the deep pocket someone will go after if they sue. Any minor addition to your premium is worth the coverage. Of course, some dogs are excluded from policies based on breed and/or prior behavior. ZoE was interviewed by my insurance agent before being added to my policy. It took a tiny bit of my time scheduling & attending the interview but it significantly reduced the price on a year premium. I thought it kind of ridiculous at the time, but my agent said they get a lot more claims filed from small dog bites.