Animal & Dog Bites

Each year, people are attacked and bitten by animals, especially dogs. Many dog breeds are well known to be aggressive toward both adults and children, sometimes causing serious, permanent injuries to their victims. These painful injuries and emotional scars can potentially be long lasting. Many cities and municipalities have special laws requiring dog owners to use special care to safely control their animals. Sometimes dog owners fail to adhere to leash laws that otherwise protect the public. Other times, dangerous dogs are not securely kept in a confined area of their owners’ property. Most people know that the first thing they should do when they are bitten by an animal is seek medical treatment, but few know that their next step should be speaking with an animal or dog bite lawyer.

If you've been bitten by a dog or other animal, you may be entitled to compensation for: