Minneapolis Dog Bite Injury Attorney
Protecting the Rights of Dog Bite Victims
Every year, over 800,000 people (one person every 40 seconds) are bitten by a dog in the U.S. Unfortunately, most dog bite victims are children. Studies show that dog attacks are the leading cause of hospital visits by youngsters. The emotional trauma that can result from an attack like this can be truly life altering.
Our Minneapolis dog bite attorneys work to protect the rights of dog bite victims of all ages and feel it is unacceptable for the responsible party to remain unaccountable for the animal's violent behavior. Due to the injured party's friend, family or neighbor usually owns the dog in question, many are reluctant to pursue an injury claim stemming from a dog bite. In nearly every case, however, a homeowner's insurance policy will fund the settlement.
Injuries Commonly Suffered from Dog Bites
The vast majority of dog bite lawsuits involve serious lacerations to the head or face, often resulting in unnecessary scarring to the cheeks, the chin, lips or nose. Nerve damage may also result. Other dog bite injuries include broken bones, puncture wounds and crushed eye sockets. In addition to physical injuries, a dog bite can cause significant emotional trauma. Our lawyers can provide you with strong, aggressive representation, and we will help increase your chances of a positive outcome for your dog bite injury case.
In Minnesota, dog owners are strictly liable when their pet bites another person. No negligence must be proven. Liability for the injury is assigned regardless of the owner's knowledge (or lack thereof) of viciousness on the part of their pet. Under Minnesota law the owner of any dog that attacks or injures any person in a location that the victim may lawfully be present is liable for injuries caused by the dog. There is exclusion if the victim provokes the dog.
Breeds Typically Known to Bite People
While any dog, including toy breeds, can attack, some larger, aggressive breeds are more likely to bite, including:
- Rottweiler
- German Shepherds
- Dobermans
- Akitas
- Chows
- Bull Terriers
- Pit Bulls
Our lawyers represent clients who have suffered a serious injury as the result of a dog bite. Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured , and in doing so, have obtained many favorable settlements for injury victims. Dog bite cases are accepted on a contingency basis, so you pay no fee unless we make a recovery on your behalf.
If you have been injured from a dog bite, contact a Minneapolis Dog Bite Lawyer from our firm to help you.
Our dedicated Minnesota dog bite lawyers handle cases state-wide, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.