DoorDash Driver Attacked by German Shepherd

Allegheny County: $100,000.00 settlement. DoorDash delivery driver was walking to the front door to deliver a food order. The dog owner was sitting on the front porch with his German Shepherd. The dog suddenly broke-away from the owner, ran at my client, tackled him to the ground and bit him on the arm and leg. Police were called and the dog was later put down, as this was the 3rd such incident with this dog in 6 months. My client sustained 2 scars, and PTSD. Case settled in less than 6 months for the homeowner’s insurance policy limits. These cases that occur on the dog’s property (versus the neighborhood or sidewalk) are not slam dunks. There is no Dog Law violation, so I need to prove that the dog owner had a responsibility to keep the dog away from visitors. If it’s a significant injury, “vicious propensities” can be proven for this incident alone–even if the dog had never bitten anyone before. If it’s not a serious injury, then I need to prove vicious propensities another way. And I usually can find SOMETHING to help in that regard.