Defending Dog Bite Victims
There you are, minding your own business, trying to go about your day, and a dog bites you. You tried to avoid it and remain calm, but you were still the victim of a vicious bite.
A dog bite can be an immensely painful experience. Whether you are walking down the street or taking a trip to the park, you shouldn’t have to worry about an aggressive animal harming you. A careless dog owner should be held responsible for their pet’s actions.
Tolbert Beadle specializes in personal injuries, like dog bites, and can make sure you get the compensation you need to recover from medical bills, lost wages and your pain and suffering.
More than
800,000 people
in the United States receive medical attention for dog bites each year.
How We Investigate Dog Bites
The team at Tolbert Beadle makes sure to explore every angle of the incident to help you receive maximum compensation for your injury. From consulting with experts to talking with witnesses, we will build a strong case for you. Here are a few things we look at when investigating dog bites:
- Identify the owner through investigation
- Identify insurance policies that may provide coverage
- Work with law enforcement/animal control regarding the animal
- Talk with witnesses and neighbors regarding the dog's previous behavior and propensities
- Work with expert witnesses to examine the propensities of the dog's breed
Injuries From Dog Bites
A dog bite can result in several serious injuries, so it’s essential to get medical help as soon as possible. Injuries can include:
- Lacerations
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Muscle tears
- Significant blood loss
Dog Bite Owner Liability
1. The owner or possessor of any dog that bites, without provocation, any person while such person is on public property, or lawfully on private property, including the property of the owner or possessor of the dog, is strictly liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s or possessor’s knowledge of such viciousness. Owners and possessors of dogs shall also be strictly liable for any damage to property or livestock proximately caused by their dogs. If it is determined that the damaged party had fault in the incident, any damages owed by the owner or possessor of the biting dog shall be reduced by the same percentage that the damaged party’s fault contributed to the incident.
From a Former Client
[Tolbert Beadle] did everything to get me what I deserved. I’m very thankful for them. They kept in contact with me every step of the way. All over the best experience with my lawyer, did I mention kind and friendly, it’s like your treated like family!!
Sid G.
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You’ve suffered from your dog bite long enough. Get the help you need today, and visit our contact page to get in touch with our expert law team. Don’t delay; the longer you wait, the less likely you are to get fair compensation.
Schedule a free initial consultation today. At Tolbert Beadle, you’ll get the personal attention of a partner and the legal team that you deserve. We use more than 50 years of personal injury law experience to help our clients get the compensation they deserve. Contact us today to start your journey to recovery today.
