My daughter was bitten by a relative`s Doberman Pinscher. Are owners of “aggressive” breeds of dogs automatically held more liable when their pets attack?

Although there is evidence that dog attacks occur more frequently among more “aggressive” breeds, the law does not recognize any difference among breeds when determining whether the owner was at fault in a dog bite case. Insurance companies do – and they charge higher insurance premiums to homeowners who have certain types of dogs – but legally, the same proof of liability is required for a bite inflicted by any dog.