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Dog Bite Attorneys
While most dogs are friendly and provide companionship to millions of Americans, even the nicest dog can bite. There are over 4.7 million dog bite victims in a year, which totals over one billion dollars in claims. 1 in 4 dog bites necessitate medical attention, though any dog bite should result in a trip to the doctor, especially if there are puncture wounds, as many dogs are not vaccinated against rabies and their mouths are full of bacteria, heightening the risk of infections. You do not need to have required medical attention after a dog bite in order to be eligible for financial compensation, though. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, the expert attorneys at LeBaron & Jensen will help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Obtaining compensation for a dog bite can be a difficult process without an attorney’s representation, especially since dog bite laws differ from state to state. While most insurances include dog bites in their liability coverage, they also have stringent requirements and rules which they use in order to avoid paying you a fair settlement. An experienced dog bite lawyer will know how to work with insurance companies and the laws of your state in order to obtain the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Why You Need An Attorney For A Dog Bite Claim
Dog bites are commonly brushed off when they really shouldn’t be. Dog bite injuries can have serious medical, financial, and legal consequences. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, it’s vital to take immediate action for your health and for the success of your dog bite claim. Especially if the dog bite punctured the skin, you’ll need to seek out medical attention right away. You’ll need to exchange information with the dog owner, just like you would after an auto accident, as well as talk to any witnesses. If there is no owner or caretaker with the dog, you’ll want to call animal control. You’ll also want to file a report with animal control, as this will both help your claim and help to prevent future dog bites.
Dog bites cases can be difficult, so it’s important to consult with an attorney. They will be able to fight for you to receive compensation for losses resulting from the dog bite, such as lost wages, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other damages. How a dog bite claim is handled depends on the state you are in, as different states have different dog bite laws.
Differences In Dog Bite Laws
Dog owners will often try to argue that either they didn’t know that their dog could be dangerous or that you provoked the dog into biting you. Depending on the state you are in, these arguments hold different weights.
“One bite”
In some states like Wyoming, dog owners can only be held liable for a dog bite if they knew or should have known that their dog is or could be dangerous. Essentially, dogs get “one free bite”, and you must prove that there is evidence of aggressive behavior from the dog, or you can use the negligence law to claim that the dog owner was negligent in their handling of the dog, and that the negligence resulted in your dog bite.
“Strict liability”
In other states, dog owners can be held liable for dog bites regardless of whether or not they knew that their dog had or could have aggressive tendencies. You can also argue negligence in strict liability states through stating that the dog owner failed to use reasonable care with their dog which resulted in your dog bite.
Why Choose LeBaron & Jensen For Your Dog Bite Case
Many dog bites go unreported, and those who do try to file dog bite claims don’t realize that the offers insurance companies will provide them with are far below what they actually deserve. The attorneys at LeBaron & Jensen know how to work with insurance companies in order to ensure that you receive a fair settlement. If you’ve been victim to a dog bite, don’t hesitate to file a report and see a professional. A police report and record of your medical visit will provide our attorneys with almost everything that they need in order to settle your case.
When you work with LeBaron & Jensen, you can count on:
- Free, no-obligation case consultations
- Personalized attention to your unique case
- Open communication
- Not having to pay until we win your case
- And the fact that we’ve won millions of dollars in damages for accident victims
We’re a talented group of attorneys interested in helping our clients get a fair settlement for their Personal Injury Cases.
Our clients are grateful for support and compensations we have helped them receive!
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LeBaron & Jensen has decades of combined experience handling a variety of personal injury cases throughout the mountain states. We provide free, no-obligation consultations for a variety of personal injury claims.
LeBaron & Jensen, P.C.
1241 N Main St, Layton, UT 84041
Email: miles@lebaronjensen.com
Phone: 801.773.9488
