Personal Injury
Dog Bites
They’re revered for being man’s best friend, however when someone is attacked and bitten by a dog they quickly realize that they are in need of legal help. Dog bites may result in physical injury, cause emotional trauma, risk injury to those who attempt to rescue them, and could result in loss of wages due to medical leave and expensive medical bills. It is important that victims of dog bites realize that the dog’s owner is held liable for these claims.
If you have been the victim of a dog attack, you need to contact an experienced and qualified attorney immediately. Time is of the essence and the facts of the case must be verified. First, it will need to be determined whether or not the victim provoked the dog. An example of this would be if the victim was trespassing on the dog owner’s property and was subsequently bitten. Or, say for example, someone was in the midst of a crime and was bitten by a dog that was defending his or her owner. In these examples, it would be very doubtful that the victim of the attack could recover damages for the dog bites since they clearly were at fault. However, if you’ve been bitten and the dog was aggressive, then you have every right to reclaim damages. You must contact a personal injury attorney and have your case evaluated.
It’s important to realize that the laws regarding dog attacks vary from state to state. Therefore, you should make certain that the attorney you contact has a proven history of handling these types of cases. Some people may feel that an attorney is not necessary, especially if the dog owner offers to have their insurance company handle the matter. However, many people find that when their claim is settled, the victim received a very small settlement while the insurance company profited a great deal. With an attorney handling your case, you can rest assured that you will receive a greater compensation than typically provided through an insurance claim.
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