In dog bite cases, most states either have a law for strict liability or a 'one-bite' rule. Strict liability laws hold the owner responsible for any injuries or damages their pet caused, regardless of the animal's history. The one-bite rule holds dog owners liable only if their pet had a known propensity for violence, such as biting individuals in the past. Premises liability law in New York, however, uses a combination of strict liability and the one-bite rule in animal attack cases.