If an owner knows their dog is likely to be dangerous to others or if the owner failed to properly train or restrain their dog, they may be held liable under negligence law in addition to strict liability for any injuries that their dog causes. Aggravated factors are if the owner trained or abused the dog to make the dog aggressive or dangerous to strangers.
The law in Louisiana also recognizes that a dog owner can take normal and reasonable steps to prevent their dog from harming others. This could be as simple as keeping their dog on a leash when out in public or fencing their yard to separate their dog from pedestrians on the sidewalk. An Assumption Parish dog bite lawyer can further clarify the scope of these laws and how they might apply to an injured individual’s case.