No one deserves to be attacked by a vicious animal, but unfortunately thousands of innocent people in the United States are bitten on an annual basis. Many of these bites are serious enough to require medical attention, some attacks even lead to death.
Owners of dogs are usually responsible when bites or attacks occur. If you have suffered injuries after being bitten or attacked by a dog or another animal, it is important to know your legal rights.
Our firm represents individuals who have been bitten by dogs or other animals and/or their loved ones. We understand that the injuries suffered, as a result of an animal attack can be severe and life altering for both the victim and their family.
Our firm knows that your immediate goals after going through such trauma are to get your past medical bills paid, recover any lost wages from missed time at work, and to make sure you will be able to pay for any necessary future medical treatment.
Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure your needs are handled properly.
We will determine if an individual is responsible for your injuries. Your ability to recover depends on where geographically you were bitten or attacked, as laws concerning animal and dog bites vary between states, counties and cities. If a dog owner is liable they may be required to pay you monetary damages. These can include compensatory and/or punitive damages. Compensatory damages attempt to put an injured person back in the position he or she was in before being injured, and can include lost wages, past and future medical expenses, and pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded. Punitive damages are given to the injured person in order to penalize wrongdoers and discourage others from repeating the offense.
If you are physically unable to come to us, we are willing to drive to you, so please, if you or a loved one has been injured call or email us to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options. You will have NO attorney fees, court costs, or litigation expenses unless you recover.