Dog Bites
Do “Beware of Dog” Signs Affect Dog Bite Liability in Ohio?
Ohio is a strict liability state, meaning that if you were bitten by a dog, resulting in injuries, the dog’s owner may be held liable. Even if the property owner posted a “Beware of Dog” sign for potential visitors or trespassers to see, this generally would not shield them from liability. In some cases, a warning sign may even suggest that the owner was aware of their dog’s propensity for violent attacks.