DOG BITES
Did you know that over 4 million people are bitten by dogs every year? Sadly, the Humane Society says that, of those victims, anywhere between 10 and 20 will die as a result of a dog bite, most of them being children! This does not even account for the monetary losses suffered by dog bite victims that some studies show to be over $1 billion.
In many of those cases, the victim has a legal right to recover his/her damages from the animal’s owner. That’s why you need to call our Law Firm to help you with your dog or animal bite injury. At our Law Firm, we aggressively fight for our clients’ rights to secure the compensation they deserve for their injuries.
If you have been bitten and injured by a dog or another animal, call us immediately. We will investigate your situation and determine whether or not you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, future medical treatment if expected, and pain and suffering. When you call us, be sure to discuss your situation thoroughly; have information available about the name, address and phone number of the dog’s owner, any witnesses that saw what happened and the details and facts of the dog bite.
When you need help from someone who is tough and aggressive, call our Law Firm. Let us put our experience to work for you.
WHAT IF I AM BITTEN BY A DOG OR ANIMAL?
Millions of people are bitten by dogs and other animals every year. If you are one of the unfortunate victims of a dog or animal bite, the first thing you should do is seek medical help as soon as possible. Even a small or minor bite can result in a serious infection or, even worse, tissue damage that can cause a more complicated injury or even death if not treated properly.
After you have sought professional medical help with your injury, call us. We will investigate your situation and determine whether or not you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, future medical treatment if expected, and pain and suffering. When you call us, be sure to discuss your situation thoroughly; have information available about the name, address and phone number of the dog’s or animal’s owner, any witnesses that saw what happened and the details and facts of the dog bite.
We are tough and aggressive. Call us and let us put our experience to work for you.
WHO WILL PAY FOR MY BILLS AND DAMAGES?
In many cases, the dog’s owner will have an insurance policy (or multiple policies) that may protect them for damages caused by their dogs. There are 2 major types of policies that dog owners purchase: (1) Homeowners/Renters Insurance and (2) Animal Insurance.
Homeowner’s/Renter’s Insurance
If the dog owner has purchased a homeowner’s or a renter’s insurance policy, that policy will protect the dog owner’s liability for your dog bite if the bite occurs on the owner’s insured property or premises or while the dog is under its owner’s control.
Animal Insurance
Some dog owners also have special insurance that helps protect them for injuries and damages caused by their dogs (and other animals). This is particularly true when the dog owner has had prior incidents involving a particular pet.
In order to find out whether your dog bite injury may be compensated by a dog owner’s insurance company, it is important to find out the name, address and phone number of the dog’s owner. Sometimes, the dog owner is willing to give you his/her insurance company’s contact information (don’t count on this) and if so, please have it ready for us when you call. If it turns out that the dog owner does not have insurance, you may still have legal rights against the owner to recover your damages.
The best way for you to find out who will compensate you for your injury is to call our Law Firm. We are tough and aggressive, and we will fight for you. Call our office to schedule a consultation.
Dog Bite Attorneys