If you or a loved one has been bitten by someone else’s dog, you may be able to file a claim against the animal’s owner for compensation. The Law Doc Firm has both the medical knowledge and legal experience to help you build a winning case and recover the money you need to cover your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Contact our experienced personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation. We can review the facts of your case and provide you with some preliminary legal advice when we meet.
Why Choose The Law Doc Firm for Help With My Dog Bite Case?
Dog bite cases involve a unique intersection of medical and legal issues. The severity of your injuries needs to be properly documented, for instance, and the overall, long-term impact on your life needs to be factored into your claim as well. Missing any of these elements can result in a settlement that falls short of what you actually need to move forward.
The Law Doc Firm is built for exactly this kind of case. Our founding attorney’s background as a board-certified neurologist means we can speak to the medical realities of your condition with authority. That extensive knowledge carries weight at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
When you hire our dog bite attorneys, we’ll:
- Assess your injuries from both a medical and legal standpoint
- Document the full cost of your treatment, including any anticipated reconstructive procedures
- Investigate the circumstances of the attack, including whether the dog had a history of aggression
- Pursue compensation from the owner’s insurance policy
- File a lawsuit if the insurance company won’t offer a fair resolution
Get in touch with us today for more information about your legal options and how we can help you with your claim. We work on contingency, meaning you only pay attorney’s fees if we win compensation for you.
Dog Bite Laws You Should Know About
Dog bite laws vary by state, and the rules that apply to your case will depend on where the attack took place. Some states follow what’s known as a strict liability standard, meaning the dog’s owner is responsible for bite injuries regardless of whether they knew the animal was dangerous. In these states, you don’t need to prove the owner was negligent. You only need to show that the bite happened and that it caused you harm.
Other states use a “one-bite” rule, which generally protects owners from liability the first time their dog injures someone, unless there’s evidence the owner had reason to believe the dog was a threat. Factors like prior aggressive behavior can be used to establish that the owner should have known better.
Local ordinances may also come into play. Many cities and counties have leash laws and other specific rules about confining animals to the owner’s property. A violation of any of these can strengthen your claim by showing that the owner wasn’t following the rules designed to prevent exactly this kind of incident.
Schedule a Free Case Review With an Experienced Dog Bite Lawyer
If you’ve sustained injuries in a dog bite or attack, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The Law Doc Firm is here to help. Our combination of neurological expertise and legal ability makes us uniquely equipped to handle these cases and fight for the full amount of compensation you need and deserve.
Call today (702) 758-8888 or message us online for a free consultation with a trusted dog bite lawyer. We’ll immediately get to work building your case from the ground up when you decide to hire us to represent you.