Dog Bites and Animal Attack Attorneys

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), more than 4.7 million people fall victim to dog bites and attacks every year. In most of the cases the family dog is at fault but not always.  Hundreds of thousands of children and adults fall victim to dog bites from their neighbor’s pets every year. If you are one of these victims then you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other expenses due to the attack. See below if you may be eligible to receive damages for animal attacks you have suffered.

Lilability in Dog Attacks

Be aware that laws differ from state to state on dog bite liability. Most states laws hold the owner liable without fault which means if the owner kept the dog even after discovering it may have attacked people, he can be held responsible for any attack thereafter. In this case, as long as the dog was not provoked, all the victim needs to do is prove that he was the recipient of a dog bite (submitting pictures, medical records, and witness testimony as proof).

Other states may hold dog owners liable on a case-by-case basis, meaning that the court will decide if the owner had previous knowledge of the animal’s aggressiveness. In these states the dog’s past behavior is very important and will be considered.

Remember to keep local leash laws in mind as well. If you are in an area with leash laws but are still the victim of a dog bite from an unleashed animal, your case could potentially be very strong. Contact us with an overview of the details of your case and one of our animal attack attorney specialists will inform you if you have a case.

If you've been a Victim of a Dog Bite or Animal Attack

If you've suffered injury due to a dog bite or other animal attack, please follow these steps. They are very important and will help you build a strong case:

 • Receive proper medical attention and maintain copies of your records
 • Talk to your neighbors
 • Talk to the dog's veterinarian
 • Obtain a copy of the dog's medical history
 • Investigating the scene
 • Obtain any obedience school records of dog
 • Obtain animal control records
 • Obtain police reports

When to Seek a Personal Injury Attorney

Not every dog bite case requires a personal injury attorney. Contact us with your case details and one of our personal injury lawyers experience in animal attacks will tell you if you have a case. If you have been a victim we can help you obtain compensation for you physical injury, lost wages, on-going medical costs, and all other associated expenses.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite or animal attack, contact us now at 1-800-870-7277 and let one of our person injury animal attack lawyers assist you with your case.