Dog Bite Lawyers

Many people think that you can only pursue a dog bite case if the dog previously attacked someone else. This is often referred to as a first-bite rule. However, in most states this is not the case. Being able to factually establish that the event happened before other attacks often makes valuable recovery possible.

In many cases, the dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance company will pay the injured person’s damages. If the owner has no liability coverage, the victim may need to sue the owner directly.

Sometimes, other negligent parties may be held responsible. For example, if a city’s animal control department received repeated reports of dangerous dogs at a specific address and did nothing, it could be held liable if those dogs later attack someone.

After a dog bite injury, you may recover compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. Many victims can recover money for things like lost wages, medical bills, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering.

Dog bite injury lawyers can help you understand your state’s dog bite laws and how they impact your case. If a dog bite lawyer agrees to represent you, they will offer support at each stage of the process. Your lawyer can investigate the bite incident, gather meaningful evidence, and file an insurance claim. From there, they can negotiate with insurers and represent you in court if needed.

Absolutely not! You should seek immediate treatment and follow your doctor’s instructions. Your health and proper treatment are the most important things for you to focus on after an injury. Along with that, providing us with copies of your medical bills will typically increase what we can get you in a settlement.

Each case is different. The amount recovered depends on a number of case specific factors. We will not be able to provide you with a range of values for your case until you are released from medical treatment by your doctors and therapists, we have done a thorough investigation and we have obtained all necessary records and evidence.

There is no standard timetable for any case. However, we have learned that when more work is done in the beginning of a case, it often speeds up the process toward the end of a case. This is why we immediately begin the process of investigating the facts of your case and working toward an eventual resolution.