"When I was injured due to inadequate security at a retail center in Columbus, I felt completely lost. This firm quickly stepped in, investigated the facts, and held the property owner accountable for their negligence. They treated my case with dignity and professionalism, securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and lost wages. I highly recommend them for any crime-related injury on someone else's property."
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Experienced Premise Liability Injury Attorney providing Personal Injury representation involving Exotic Pet Attack Injury throughout the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Exotic Pet Attack Lawyers: Strict Liability for Wild Animals
Attacks by exotic pets—such as large snakes, primates, wolves, or restricted wild cats—result in catastrophic injuries due to the animal's inherent danger and unpredictability. In Ohio, the law holds the owners of these animals to an extremely high standard of accountability. If you or a loved one were attacked by an exotic pet that was not properly contained or secured, you have the right to seek maximum compensation.
The state has strict laws (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 935) regulating the possession of Dangerous Wild Animals (DWA), including requirements for containment and liability insurance. Our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team is prepared to investigate the owner's compliance and use the principle of strict liability to secure your financial recovery.
Strict Liability for Exotic Animals Under Ohio Law
Unlike dog bite claims, which rely on a specific statute (R.C. 955.28), liability for attacks by non-domestic, exotic pets generally falls under a common law principle known as strict liability for wild animals. This means the animal's owner, keeper, or harborer is liable for all injuries the animal causes, even if they were not negligent in supervising or containing the animal.
Key points regarding strict liability for exotic pets in Ohio:
- Inherent Danger: Wild animals are presumed to be dangerous, and the law holds that keeping them creates a foreseeable risk of harm that the owner assumes.
- No Proof of Negligence Needed: We do not have to prove the owner was careless; we only need to prove the animal caused your injury and was under the owner's control.
- R.C. Chapter 935 Violations: We also investigate violations of the Dangerous Wild Animal Act (R.C. 935.02), which prohibits the possession of many DWAs and mandates strict containment and insurance requirements for grandfathered animals. A violation of these statutes is powerful evidence of negligence.
Premise Liability When Containment Fails
If an attack occurs on property owned by a landlord or commercial entity, we may also pursue a traditional Premises Liability claim against the property owner in addition to the animal owner. This is especially true if the animal was able to escape and injure an invitee or licensee due to:
- Inadequate Security: The property owner failed to ensure the exotic pet was properly contained or secured, knowing it posed a severe threat (e.g., faulty enclosures, broken fencing, unsecured gates).
- Landlord Knowledge: A landlord had actual knowledge that a tenant was keeping a Dangerous Wild Animal in violation of the law or lease agreement, yet failed to take reasonable steps to evict the tenant or compel secure containment.
- Failure to Warn: The business or property owner failed to post adequate warnings regarding the presence of a dangerous exotic pet, resulting in an unpreventable attack.
Damages and Ohio's Statute of Limitations (R.C. 2305.10)
Injuries from exotic pet attacks are often severe and life-changing, including deep lacerations, broken bones, loss of limb, massive blood loss, and life-threatening infections. Victims may suffer permanent scarring and severe PTSD.
We work to recover full compensation for all losses, including:
- Emergency and Surgical Medical Bills
- Long-term Physical Therapy and Counseling
- Pain and Suffering and Emotional Distress
- Plastic Surgery for Permanent Scarring or Disfigurement
- Lost Wages and Future Earning Capacity
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio, including those resulting from exotic pet attacks, is typically two years from the date of the injury (R.C. 2305.10). Do not delay; critical evidence and liability insurance policies must be secured immediately.
Contact Our Ohio Personal Injury Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one were injured by an exotic pet that was not properly contained or secured on an Ohio property, contact our dedicated legal team for a confidential case evaluation.
Call TOLL FREE: (800) 848-5297 today to schedule your Free Consultation.
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5000 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
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