Our Work
for Dog Bite Victims Read about our results for clients injured by dog bite attacks in Massachusetts.
We have achieved many successful Massachusetts dog bite settlements over the years
for dog bite victims.
The common law is the earliest form of compensation
for dog bite victims.
Dog Bite Laws Attorney Kenneth Phillips, nationally renowned for his work with dog bite cases, created this site
for dog bite victims, dog owners, and other users researching dog bite laws.
However, a dog owner can be held responsible
for a dog bite victim's injuries if they knew or had reason to believe the animal may bite or display aggressive behavior, or if the owner failed to use reasonable care.
Not exact matches
For example, if your
dog bites someone in your apartment and the
victim files lawsuit, your renters insurance would cover that incident.
Dog attack
victim Betty Williams, Labour's MP
for Conwy, describes the moment she was
bitten by a Rottweiler - and criticises the government's proposals on dangerous
dogs.
Listen to
dog attack
victim Betty Williams, Labour's MP
for Conwy, describe the moment she was
bitten by a Rottweiler - and criticises the government's proposals on dangerous
dogs:
About 4.7 million people are
bitten by
dogs each year and more than half of the
victims are children, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The method was to match 178 pairs of
dogs selected from
dogs reported to an urban animal control
for a first -
bite episode on a non-household member in which the
victim received medical treatment.
Wayne County, Michigan circuit judge Daphne Means Curtis marked
Dog Bite Prevention Week 2015,
for example, by awarding $ 100 million to pit bull attack
victim Steven Constantine, 50.
A
dog on a retractable leash attacked another
dog and inflicted serious
bite wounds resulting in expensive, complicated and completely unexpected surgery
for the
victim.
For victims of
dog bites, rabies immune globulin can prevent the disease, if administered shortly after the
bite injury.
Animals were bred
for an increased
bite threshold, as far as humans and only humans were concerned, which decreased the likelihood of humans becoming
victims of
dog bites.
Radig cited numbers from DogsBite.org, a nonprofit organization that advocates
for dog mauling
victims, that show pit bulls are responsible
for the most fatal
dog bites this year.
This is the kind of situation that sets kids up
for being
victims of
dog bites, and young children are the population most at risk
for dog bites and most at risk
for severe injury, maiming, or death should that
dog choose to voice his displeasure with his teeth — the one canine communication tool humans are bound to listen to.
This stands out
for me, regarding the study on
bite victims» mindset: «Those
bitten blamed themselves and / or the
dog owner, but not the
dog.
It could be a fight erupted among the
dogs and the cat fell
victim to a re-directed
bite for high arousal levels in the
dogs.
Such cases are classified in the same category as those where the
dog bit the
victim even when the coroner says the
dog was not responsible
for the death.
Legal experts suggest getting at least $ 300,000 in liability coverage
for a medium - sized
dog; if not, you could risk losing your home in a lawsuit by the
victim of a
dog bite.
If you've been
bitten or attacked by a
dog, you should consult with a California
dog bite lawyer to determine if you are entitled to compensation to cover your medical bills and damages; and to pursue the defendant
for compensation as the
victim of the injury.
We fight
for the rights of those who are the
victims of personal injury, wrongful death, slip and fall,
dog and other animal
bites, car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, pedestrian injuries, medical malpractice claims, drug claims, healthcare injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, Workmen's Compensation, Social Security disability, defective product / product liability, and consumer class action causes / consumer fraud.
Negligence per se is another type of doctrine that can be used on behalf of a
victim who wishes to seek compensation
for his or her injuries from a
dog bite.
If you've been the
victim of a
dog bite attack and would like to speak to a personal injury attorney, please call The Cochran Firm at 1-800-843-3476 today
for a free consultation.
Fortunately
for victims and their families,
dog owners can be held liable when their
dog attacks and
bites someone.
If you were the
victim of an animal attack or lost a loved one from
dog -
bite related injuries, please allow our team to fight
for your rights.
Our Oceanside accident attorneys have represented and filed claims
for many car accident
victims, motorcycle accident
victims,
dog bite victims, slip and fall,
victims, Uber accident
victims, pedestrian accident
victims and wrongful death claims.
Unfortunately, in many
dog bite cases, the
victim and the owner are friends, family member or otherwise acquainted, making
for a socially challenging situation.
The law allows the scarred
dog bite victim to obtain money damages
for the pain and suffering and the emotional injuries due to the embarrassment from the scars.
We also provide legal advocacy
for many other types of
victims, including those who have been
bitten by
dogs, those who have suffered from slip and fall accidents due to unsafe premises, individuals who have been injured in maritime accidents, and so on.
Many
victims of
dog bites are placed at increased risk
for developing an infection and left to suffer from nerve damage and permanent scarring.
Children are often the
victims of
dog bites and will greatly benefit from an
dog bite attorney who can represent them in obtaining a settlement to pay
for medical treatment, scars, and disfigurement due to
dog bites.
If both neighbors can just behave in a civil manner after the attack they can still maintain their relationship after the
victim is fairly compensated
for the
dog bite injuries.
When negligent ownership of a
dog erupts into an injury
for an innocent person, the
victim with the help of a Toledo
dog bite lawyer has a right to pursue damages against the owner equal to the pain and suffering their
dog has inflicted.
Nearly every 40 seconds another person sustains injuries from
dog bites and attacks in the United States, and unfortunately, most of those
victims are precious children.
Dog attacks are one of the top reasons
for hospital visits of minors.
If you or your child recently fell
victim to a
dog attack, you are invited to call Preszler Law
for a free consultation with a
dog bite lawyer in Kelowna to go over your legal options: 1-844-373-8202.
We have been representing
dog bite victims for 55 years; we know how to expedite claims and maximize our clients» recovery.
Therefore, if both neighbors act in a civil manner after the attack they can still maintain their relationship after the
victim is fairly compensated
for the
dog bite injuries.
An insurer is likely to pay less
for the
victim of a
dog bite at a public park than someone
bitten during a picnic in a
dog owner's backyard.
In fact, more than 4 million Americans, many of them children, are
victims of
dog bites each year, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
The injured
victims of aggressive
dogs in the Arlington area may find it challenging to recover compensation
for aggressive
dog behavior, but an experienced Arlington animal
bite attorney at the Weaver Injury Law Firm can help.
Our
dog bite injury lawyers in Toledo represent
victims of
dog attacks in cases
for personal injury damages.
In this state, the law permits the
victims of aggressive
dogs,
dog bites, and other animal attacks to be reimbursed
for injuries caused by a pet owner's negligence.
Even if the
victim of a
dog bite was negligent in allowing the attack to occur, the
dog owner may still be strictly liable
for the
victim's injuries.
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.
Without the proper knowledge and expertise regarding
dog bites, it is tough
for the
victim to know just how much they should be compensated
for after the
dog bite has occurred.
In Colorado,
dog bite victims can collect compensation
for their injuries by filing one of three types of claims: negligence, negligence per se, or strict liability.
Under the Florida statute, a
dog owner is responsible
for a child's or other
victim's
bite injuries regardless of the location of the attack.
The scary part is that children are frequently the
victims —
dog bite accidents are the second most common reason
for injury to children.
At Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP, we have fought
for the rights of
dog bite and animal attack
victims throughout the New York City Metro area and Long Island.