Dog Bite/ Dog Attack

Dog Bite Accident

Experienced Dog Bite Accident Lawyers of MS INJURY LAW

Have you or a loved one been injured in an animal attack? In the United States alone, about 4.5 million dog bites occur every year. Nearly half of those bites are to children. A dog bite attack can cause severe and long term injuries. MS INJURY LAW serves clients who have been injured by a dog bite and need legal counsel. Even if the dog bite didn't break the skin, it is still considered a bite and the owner is liable for their dog's actions. We will help you file a claim, calculate your losses, and obtain a fair settlement.

A dog attack can be a terrifying experience and may cause serious physical and emotional harm, especially in children. MS INJURY LAW has that experience. To learn how we can help you succeed in your dog bite claim, call us now at 1-800-INJURED.

Common Dog Bite Injuries

If you have suffered from a dog bite, seek immediate medical attention and then call us immediately.

• A dog bite can lead to:
  
• Puncture Wounds
  
• Infections
  
• Nerve Damage
  
• Lacerations
  
• Tetanus
  
• Face Injuries
  
• Scarring
  
• Cellulitis
  
• Disfigurement
  
• Amputations
  
• Rabies
  
• Throat injuries

If you sustained an injury from a dog attack, reach out to us now.

What to Do After a Dog Bite or Animal Attack

TIME is CRITICAL in Dog Bite Cases, so you need to take the following steps right away.

• Seek medical attention right away, if needed.

• Secure any evidence (take pictures)!

• Get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.

• Look or ask around to see if there were any security cameras that might have captured the attack.

• Find out who owns the dog?

• Identify other possibility liable parties ( example: the homeowner)

• Get the homeowner's insurance information for the dog owner and/or homeowner who owns the property where the attack occurred?

What type of Compensation Can I get?

In addition to your medical bills, your dog bite attorney will work to get you compensation for lost wages as well as pain and suffering damages. If the dog bit someone before, or the dog is regularly vicious and the owner knew about this behavior, they can face punitive damages. A dog is considered vicious if it aggressively injures or kills someone without being provoked.

How our Dog Bite Attorney's Can Help

• Among other critical steps, your MS INJURY LAW attorney with work with you to:

• Make a report of the incident to animal control (a get a copy of the report)

• Coordinate your medical care and document treatment.

• Contact any medical care and document the treatment.

• Contact any relevant insurance companies and establish a claim.

• Represent you against the other party and diligently pursue the maximum possible recovery.

• Negotiate a settlement either outside of court or take the matter to trial.
  
  

How Do I Establish My Claim?

• In order to establish your dog bite claim, you must be able to prove that:

• The other person owned the dog that attacked you.

• The dog bit you while they were on private property or in a public place.

• You are harmed.

• The dog's owner caused you harm.

To ensure that you have a case, reach out to one of our experienced dog bite attorney's at MS INJURY LAW. We are here to help you recover damages after an attack. Call us now 1-800-INJURED

What Should I Not Do?

• Do NOT give any insurance company any information and do not sign anything without first discussing it with your lawyer. Insurance companies even your own are interested in protecting themselves from claims as much as possible. Any information you give them will be used against you to destroy or minimize your claim.

• Do NOT try to settle the case yourself. You may be entitled to financial compensation for damages you don't even know exist. For example: The value of your case increases when you receive medical treatments or other medical procedures. Those treatments are damages and increase the value of your claim.

It is IMPORTANT to contact us as soon as possible after a dog attack. We will go after full compensation for all damages you are entitled to recover.

We Can Help You

Dog bite lawsuits are complicated, as they sometimes come between people who have close relationships. Moreover, they are often liable parties that you may not even be aware of.

Call us today, we are experienced and will fight for your to get the maximum compensation. It doesn't cost you a penny for us to help you. We work on a contingency basis, which means YOU PAY NO LEGAL FEE, UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE. Contact us now: 1-800-INJURED or fill out form below.