Name: Bad Dog! Vicious Propensity and Dog-Related Injury Cases
Price: 72 CAD

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the concept of vicious propensity and how it applies in dog-related injury cases.

check_circleLearn how to prove or disprove vicious propensity with various forms of evidence, including expert testimony and prior incidents.

check_circleGain knowledge of key case law that defines the scope of owner liability for dog-related injuries.

check_circleExplore the evolving issue of non-owner liability and how municipal actions can impact dog injury lawsuits.

About This Course

This course will analyze negligence actions involving dog bites and other dog-related injuries. Topics will include: controlling case law, common claims and defenses, understanding what qualifies as evidence of a vicious propensity, municipal dangerous dog hearings, and more.

Topics List:

Introduction to Vicious Propensity in Dog-Related Injury Cases
Legal Definition of Vicious Propensity
Key Cases Defining Vicious Propensity (Collier v. Zambito, Bard v. Jahnke)
Proving Vicious Propensity: Evidence and Expert Testimony
The "One Bite Rule" and Its Relevance in New York
Owner Liability for Dog Bites and Attacks
Defenses in Dog Bite Cases: Comparative Fault and Assumption of Risk
Non-Owner Liability: Recent Changes in New York Law
Municipal Actions and Dangerous Dog Hearings
Settlements and Damages in Dog-Related Injury Cases

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers

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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Carey Beyer, Esq.

Attorney at Francis M. Letro Law Firm

Carey handles a wide variety of cases, including motor vehicle collisions, worksite accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice. He also handles the firm’s appellate practice, regularly arguing cases in the Appellate Division, Fourth Department in Rochester and the Court of Appeals in Albany. Carey graduated cum laude from UB Law and currently serves on the Academy's Board of Directors. He is one of the co-founders of our Special Term Project, for live court proceedings via YouTube, and our Family Fun Days!

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