8-18-25 Dog Bites Law
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Dog bite laws in Indiana were discussed by Emily Chimenti, an attorney from Wilson Kehoe Winingham, during a recent interview, highlighting the state’s ‘one bite’ rule and the importance of dog safety.
In Indiana, the law generally allows for one bite before a dog owner is put on notice that their pet may be dangerous, according to Chimenti. However, owners can also be held responsible if they have ‘constructive notice’ of their dog’s aggressive behavior, such as lunging or barking at people.
“As with all things in the legal world, it’s shades of gray,” Chimenti explained, noting the complexities involved in dog bite cases…