What happens in this case?

[Zeze]

Assume you are the delivery guy and got bit by the dog in their property. Do you have any grounds?

 

[Numenorean]

The dog bit by finger??

 

[Fayd]

owned.

edit: how does the dog bite a finger unless he's reaching out in a way he shouldn't be to it?

 

[Bryophyte]

Depends on what the laws are in the UK.

 

[bignateyk]

http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ddusdogbite.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_risk

http://dogbitelaw.com/dog-parks-liability-for-dog-bites/assumption-of-the-risk.html

In the US if you have warning signs posted then you have a good defense against litigation. Also if the person who gets bit is doing something where they "assume the risk" they cannot sue. For instance if the person is a dog groomer, they are "assuming the risk".

This also holds true if your dog is showing signs of aggression and the person approaches it anyway. They assumed the risk.

If the delivery guy was walking to your door and your dog ran outside unexpectedly and mauled him then he could probably sue you.

People always ask if they can pet my dogs. I always say no. 80% of the time they reach out and do it anyway. Our female will usually lash out at strangers who reach for her. She's never broken the skin on anyone, but people learn their lesson not to pet someones dog who just told them not to.

 

[ahenkel]

What about if you know you're expecting a delivery and have an aggressive dog and still choose to leave the dog out? Whats the liability there?

 

[BurnItDwn]

owned.

edit: how does the dog bite a finger unless he's reaching out in a way he shouldn't be to it?

Unless he's holding his hands up over his head like he's trying to surrender, a dog could easily get to his fingers. Maybe he was going to knock on the door and the dog snuck around and bit him. Dogs are fast, sneaky, and they are strong for their size.

 

[SamQuint]

I like how he left his blood on the note as well. If I were the driver I would have called it in to get the dog inpounded and checked for rabies.

 

[SandEagle]

how do we know that the neighbor didn't write this?

 

[illusion88]

This also holds true if your dog is showing signs of aggression and the person approaches it anyway. They assumed the risk.

What if you are incapable of knowing if the dog is showing signs of aggression? Would a small child, who doesn't know what an aggressive dog is, assume the risk if they approached an angry dog?

 

[Fayd]

Unless he's holding his hands up over his head like he's trying to surrender, a dog could easily get to his fingers. Maybe he was going to knock on the door and the dog snuck around and bit him. Dogs are fast, sneaky, and they are strong for their size.

i suppose. i was just thinking what i was taught in elementary school. approaching a dog is always fist out, so the dog can't bite a finger exclusively. they'd have to get their mouth around your entire fist, which would be more difficult.

 

[gorcorps]

i suppose. i was just thinking what i was taught in elementary school. approaching a dog is always fist out, so the dog can't bite a finger exclusively. they'd have to get their mouth around your entire fist, which would be more difficult.

plus you can always punch them in their silly dog face if they try and attack you that way

fingers out the best you can do is an effeminate slap

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

I liked how he closed it with thanks

 

[Gooberlx2]

What if you are incapable of knowing if the dog is showing signs of aggression? Would a small child, who doesn't know what an aggressive dog is, assume the risk if they approached an angry dog?

Probably not (probably only applies people of reasoning age), and that's why you get liability on your homeowner's insurance (among other reasons).

 

[BurnItDwn]

i suppose. i was just thinking what i was taught in elementary school. approaching a dog is always fist out, so the dog can't bite a finger exclusively. they'd have to get their mouth around your entire fist, which would be more difficult.

Something like a German Shepard could get their hands around anybody's fist with no effort at all....

That said, if the guy saw an angry lookin German Shepard ... probably best to make sure to stay outside of it's "biting" radius...

 

[guyver01]

Well, it's in the UK, so the Fedex Guy probably has to pay for vet bills for the dog, and probably has to pay reparations to the dog's owner.

 

[Zeze]

Well, it's in the UK, so the Fedex Guy probably has to pay for vet bills for the dog, and probably has to pay reparations to the dog's owner.

I laughed.

 

[Texashiker]

Assume you are the delivery guy and got bit by the dog in their property. Do you have any grounds?

I hope your homeowners insurance is paid up and you have some kind of liability coverage?

Because your probably about to get sued.

Does the dog at least have its rabies shots?