Dog bite cases, unlike other negligence cases, carry a strict liability standard of proof.  Under this burden of proof, if a dog bites you, the dog's owner is responsible for your injury without the necessity of proving that the owner was negligent in the supervision of his/her dog. When a dog attacks a person, the resultant injuries can sometimes be severe, requiring emergency and ongoing medical treatment. Scars and disfigurement can occur in serious cases, and in the worst scenarios, victims may be killed.