Dog Bites

Dogs aren’t always man’s best friend, some are actually dangerous and too many of them injure people. Dog owners are responsible for their dogs and need to make sure their dogs won’t harm others. If you’ve been bitten and injured by a dog, Injury.co.com can help you get treatment for those injuries and obtain the compensation you deserve.

• There are 83.3 million dogs in the country, with 47% of all households having at least one dog, according to the U.S. Humane Society.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2012 more than 27,000 people needed some form of reconstructive surgery due to dog bites.
• An estimated 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year.
• About 885,000 of those people need medical attention as a result and half of those victims are children.

Laws vary by state, with some more “plaintiff friendly” than others.

• In some states the dog owner is strictly liable for a dog bite, unless the victim was trespassing, provoking the dog, injured by his employer’s dog while on the job or performing a paid service involving the dog.
• Other states may require a showing the dog owner was on notice the dog was dangerous before the owner can be found liable.
• Municipalities could also have their own codes applicable to dog bites.

If you or a family member are a dog bite victim, contact us today for a free consultation. Dealing with an insurance company yourself could result in signing away your rights and agreeing to a settlement for far less than your case is actually worth. Waiting too long to file a legal claim could also result in a lawsuit being dismissed, ending your chance for a financial recovery.