You might be able to receive compensation for the following
damages in your dog bite claim:
Not exact matches
Generally,
dog bites and any other
damages a policyholder's canine might cause are covered under the personal liability protection included
in renters insurance.
Intellectual controversies tend to be like
dog fights without the teeth,
in which the barking not the
biting does the
damage.
In the event a
dog bites a visitor, the owner might be liable for any resulting medical bills and
damages.
If you have a
dog, and they
bite someone, regardless of
in our outside your home, your renters insurance policy would actually cover you for any
damages you are being sued for.
In 2007 the average cost of a
dog bite insurance claim was $ 24,511.6 If you are not properly insured to cover those types of
damages, you could find yourself filing bankruptcy or having your wages garnished for a very long time.
The law allows a
dog owner to be sued and held liable to pay all
damages caused when their
dog, without provocation,
bites or injures any person while that person is
in or on a place where they have a lawful right to be.
Since children are shorter, child
dog bite will often
damage the face and the neck, as opposed to adults who are often
bitten in the extremities.
Claims about the «unique
damage that «pit bull»
dogs inflict» are made by individuals or special interest groups with no experience
in analyzing
dog bite - related injuries or knowledge of
dog physiology or behavior.
«People will call it a nice
dog, a sweet
dog, even the neighbors — and then all of a sudden something triggers the
dog, and it attacks a human
in a characteristic way of
biting and hanging on until a lot of
damage is done.»
On the other hand, a
dog that knows how to inhibit their
bite can prevent
damage even when it
bites,
in order to warn
You need to teach the
dog that their
bites «hurt» and
in doing this you will effectively lessen the strength, and possible future
damage, of those
bites.
Were the
dog to ever be
in a position it felt forced to
bite, the
dog is much more likely to do so with discretion and not cause any serious
damage.
When fleas or ticks
bite the
dog and begin feeding, the active ingredients
damage nervous system function
in insects, eventually resulting
in death.
Surely, there is no better proof of the effectiveness of
bite inhibition than, when
in a fighting frenzy, one
dog grasps another by the soft part of his throat and yet no
damage is done.
A severely allergic
dog may itch constantly,
damage its skin and coat with constant scratching,
biting and rubbing, and suffer from secondary problems like bacterial and yeast infections that take a foothold
in its
damaged skin.
Bite wounds
in dogs remind me of icebergs because the
damage beneath the skin if often much worse than the surface
damage.
In addition to the psychological
damage wrought by continuous chaining,
dogs forced to live on a chain make easy targets for other animals, humans and
biting insects.
But a
dog out to maim will maim, and yes do more
damage if it is of a breed that was bred for
bite strength like pits, mastiffs, Rottis, bull
dogs in general, terriers, Shepherds, and most other working
dogs that weren't bred for gentle mouths.
In the
dog training world,
bite inhibition is defined as a
dog's ability to control the pressure of his mouth when
biting, to cause little or no
damage to the subject of the
bite.
Ticks can cause serious
damage to the health of the
dog, while the greatest danger is not
in the
bite, but
in those diseases that the insect is able to tolerate.
The majority of
dog bites that are reported to officials result
in significant
damage or death.
This type of reporting puts a slant on
dog bite statistics
in that certain breeds of
dog (namely those with increased natural jaw strength) are more likely to inflict significant
damage or even cause death with a
biting incident than other varieties.
There is no known way of reducing the
damage of a
dog's
bite in these scenarios, so don't be fooled by snake - oil salesmen offering relief for a fee.
The specific types of
damages that may be awarded
in dog bite cases will vary depending upon your particular situation, as well as the specific injuries you or your child has suffered.
California's Civil Code Section 3342 states: «The owner of any
dog is liable for the
damages suffered by any person who is
bitten by the
dog while
in a public place or lawfully
in a private place, including the property of the owner of the
dog, regard n less of the former viciousness of the
dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.»
Immediately following a serious injury or attack, you will need to speak with a qualified
dog bite lawyer
in New Canaan, Connecticut who can protect your rights, advocate for your interests, and demand justice for your
damages.
While the courts remain slow to conclude that a
dog bite or a fall from a horse is unlikely to cause severe injury, there is certainly scope for a defendant to argue
in less obvious cases, such as, for example, a claimant being knocked over by a
dog, that the
damage was not likely to be severe and that consequently the claimant has failed to satisfy the requirements of s 2 (2)(a).
We have achieved success
in thousands of cases, recovering millions of dollars
in damages for our clients
in a wide variety of cases, including personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, pharmacy errors,
dog bite injuries, and work injuries.
In addition to helping you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries resulting from a
dog bite, your Louisville
dog bite attorney can also determine if the
dog's history of behavior makes the owner further liable for punitive
damages as well.
If a
dog bites you or someone you love or causes an injury
in some other way, can you recover
damages from the owner?
A
dog bite victim may incur many different kinds of
damages and losses, from medical bills and emotional
damage, to loss of the opportunity to earn income
in the future because of disfigurement.
When
dog bites do occur, a Toledo
dog bite lawyer can assist
in recovering
damages and walking the injured party through the legal claims process.
Tendon
damage, lacerations, deep muscle and tissue wounds, and disfigurement are frequently the consequences of
dog bites, although some animal
bites result
in amputations, and
in the worst cases, fatalities.
Our
dog bite injury lawyers
in Toledo represent victims of
dog attacks
in cases for personal injury
damages.
Our experienced Boston
Dog Bite Lawyers have successfully handled numerous dog bite claims, recovering damages for victim's medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss in quality of li
Dog Bite Lawyers have successfully handled numerous dog bite claims, recovering damages for victim's medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss in quality of l
Bite Lawyers have successfully handled numerous
dog bite claims, recovering damages for victim's medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss in quality of li
dog bite claims, recovering damages for victim's medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss in quality of l
bite claims, recovering
damages for victim's medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss
in quality of life.
At the Greater Boston Law Firm of Altman & Altman, LLP, we understand that a
dog bite can be both a physically and an emotionally traumatic event, often resulting
in serious injuries, scarring, disfigurement, nerve
damage, or death.
A Maryland catastrophic injury attorney will best be able to get you the compensation you deserve
in recovering for
damages after a catastrophic
dog bite.
If you were lawfully on private property and were not trespassing, committing a crime, tormenting or abusing the animal, and you didn't have a history of abusing the animal
in question, then the
dog's owner should be liable for your
damages under Washington's
dog bite laws.
Dog bites can range from a minor tear
in the skin to extreme nerve
damage.
In Washington State, when a dog bites any person while such person is in a public place or lawfully in or on private property of the dog's owner, the dog's owner shall be held liable for any damages sustained by the person bitten, regardless.
In Washington State, when a
dog bites any person while such person is
in a public place or lawfully in or on private property of the dog's owner, the dog's owner shall be held liable for any damages sustained by the person bitten, regardless.
in a public place or lawfully
in or on private property of the dog's owner, the dog's owner shall be held liable for any damages sustained by the person bitten, regardless.
in or on private property of the
dog's owner, the
dog's owner shall be held liable for any
damages sustained by the person
bitten, regardless...
In most states, the owner of any dog that bites any person while in a public or private place, including the property of the dog's owner, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitte
In most states, the owner of any
dog that
bites any person while
in a public or private place, including the property of the dog's owner, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitte
in a public or private place, including the property of the
dog's owner, is liable for
damages suffered by persons
bitten.
Dog bites can result
in serious medical and psychological
damages.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 31,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery
in order to repair the
damages of
dog bites in 2006.
Your attorney may point out additional
damages authorized
in special cases such as
dog bites or flagrant misconduct.
A Pasco County Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton knows just how
damaging a
dog bite or attack can be to a young child, which is why we help victims seek
damages for facial injuries, scarring and disfigurement
in attacks that result
in hefty medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation costs.
In Colorado, if you were
bitten by a
dog and the
bite caused serious injuries, permanent disfigurement, or the death of a loved one, you can typically file a claim against the
dog's owner for
damages.
When victims suffer injuries caused by
dog bites or attacks that could have been prevented, there are laws
in place that can help them recover their
damages, including medical bills, reconstructive surgery costs, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and more.
If a person is
bitten or otherwise attacked by a
dog while the person is
in a public place or is lawfully
in a private place, including the property of the
dog owner or person having the
dog in the person's care or keeping, the
dog owner or person having the
dog in the person's care or keeping is liable for the
damages suffered by the person
bitten or otherwise attacked.
A
dog bite can cause physical harm, pain, and psychological
damage where people especially children feel vulnerable and insecure
in their place of residence and neighborhood.