There are a few common scenarios where a person suffers from a dog bite. The first is a dog getting away from its owner and biting you in a public area such as a park. Owners are required to keep their animals under control, and failure to do so can make them liable for injuries the animal causes. It is also common for individuals to be bitten by dogs on private property. If you were invited onto someone’s property, you can be compensated if their dog bites you. This is true for guests, as well as utility workers, postal workers, and other professionals performing a job at a private residence.