Day: October 2, 2015

Often, lawyers are asked about whether a lawsuit may be brought for harm caused by a dog bite. Montana does permit recovery for injuries due to dog bites, provided they are filed within three years. However, the standard to prove a dog bite case depends on the circumstances, and there are at least two defenses to dog bite claims. The Montana Legislature has passed what is known as a “strict liability” law that governs dog bites that occur in incorporated cities or towns. This means that unless a defense applies, dog owners are liable to the person bitten, contingent upon a few factors: The injury occurred in an incorporated city