The non-emergency lines for the City of Cincinnati Police Department are 311 and 513-765-1212.

You can obtain copies of police reports related to your case in person at the Records Section of the Cincinnati Police Department, located at 801 Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. You can also make requests by phone at 513-352-3559 or email your request to <a href="mailto:cpdrecords@cincinnati-oh.gov">cpdrecords@cincinnati-oh.gov</a>. Online requests may be submitted at <a href="https://pd-cincinnatioh.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(jzyau3kvlldcprf0gqghugjt))/supporthome.aspx?sSessionID=6316127103JSCLLIJTYPAAOPDZRQVYYLLZUSQYPI">https://pd-cincinnatioh.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(jzyau3kvlldcprf0gqghugjt))/supporthome.aspx?sSessionID=6316127103JSCLLIJTYPAAOPDZRQVYYLLZUSQYPI</a>.

In accordance with Ohio regulations, individuals who have suffered a dog bite in Cincinnati are required to file a report within twenty-four hours. This report may be filed with either the local health commissioner or the healthcare provider who treated the victim's injuries. The victims can also contact the Cincinnati Health Department at (513) 357-7200 for assistance.

Dog bite victims in Cincinnati have the option of pursuing compensation under Ohio's dog bite law or by invoking common law principles. The dog bite statute holds dog owners fully liable for any injuries caused by their dogs, unless the victim provoked the dog, trespassed on the owner's property, or was engaged in criminal activity. To establish a claim under common law, the victim must show that the owner was negligent and aware of the dog's aggressive propensities.

According to Ohio Revised Code Section 955.28, dog owners are strictly liable for any damages or injuries caused by their pets. This means that a Cincinnati court can determine responsibility without determining fault. In order to seek compensation, a victim does not always need to demonstrate negligence on the part of a dog owner. Dogs are considered to be a risk to public safety in Ohio.

Because the majority of dog bite claims in Cincinnati are settled outside of the courtroom, it is difficult to determine what the average settlement amount is for these cases. However, the majority of cases involving claims of personal injury end in settlements that are approximately three times as much as the amount of economic damages sustained.

Individuals who have been bitten by a dog in Cincinnati have six years from the date of the attack to file a lawsuit under Ohio law. The six-year period begins on the 18th birthday of victims who were under the age of 18 at the time of the attack. Nonetheless, it is best to file a lawsuit as soon as possible, as doing so increases the victim's chances of receiving fair compensation.