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My dog was injured while playing with a trained police dog.my dog was about a year old and the police dog was about 5 years oldwhat liabilities does the officer have toward the medical bills?should he have allowed his dog to play with mine?my dogs injuries were to his right back knee popping out of joint and tearing the meniscus, bills totaling over $3000.00
Optional Information: Country relating to Question: United States State (if USA): Oregon Already Tried: asking for financial help from the officer he said he feels he isnt responsible
The state of Oregon makes owners of dogs strictly liable for injuries they cause. Under Oregon law, the owner of a dog is strictly liable for injuries caused by the dog only if the owner knows or has reason to know of the animal's dangerous propensities. Kathren v. Olenik, 46 Or.App. 713, 613 P.2d 69 (Or.App. 1980); Westberry v. Blackwell, 282 Or 129, 133, 577 P2d 75 (1978); Chance v. Ringling Bros., 257 Or 319, 478 P2d 613 (1970). "If the owner knows or should have known the dog will bite a person he is charged with a duty to prevent the biting." Kathren, supra at p. 723.Thus, you need to make a written demand on the officer and to the police department for your dog's injuries and if they will not pay, then you would use BOTH the officer and the department for the cost of all of the bills.
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