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How Do Leash Laws Apply to Dog Bite Injuries in Indiana?

Richard Truitt | September 26, 2018 | Dog Bite

Woman strolling in the park with her dog on a leash.

Dog attacks can cause serious and costly injuries. This is why cities and counties throughout Indiana have adopted laws that address dog owners’ responsibilities to ensure that their dogs do not bite or attack others. People call them “leash laws” because these laws typically require dog owners or handlers to…

Would Breed-Specific Laws Protect Fort Wayne Residents from Dog Bites?

Richard Truitt | May 14, 2018 | Dog Bite

In the 1980s, communities throughout the country began to enact laws that ban or regulate certain breeds of dogs. The goal of these laws is to reduce the risk of dog bites by limiting the public’s exposure – especially children – to breeds that are deemed to be more dangerous…