According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year. This allows us to indicate that at least one in five of these incidents leads to an infection or the need for some other form of medical attention, and where at least half of the injured people are children.
For these reasons, dog bite lawsuits are becoming increasingly common; however, very few people know what they consist of and how they could avoid them. Broadly speaking, a dog bite lawsuit is a civil lawsuit that can be initiated by a person who was attacked, bitten, or injured by another person's dog, with the purpose of obtaining compensation for their injuries.
To proceed with this, it is necessary to have a dog bite attorney specialized in the laws that apply to it and, in the same way, can guide you for free regarding what the steps to follow in your lawsuit are and obtaining fair compensation that covers all the medical expenses you need. At Conexión Legal we can help you in a professional, ethical, and immediate manner. Contact us via WhatsApp or by phone at 1800 201 1220.
Prevention
There are some steps that can be taken or considered to reduce the likelihood of a dog bite or attack, within which we can include responsible pet ownership.
This also includes cases where you decide to adopt or select a dog that is appropriate for your family and your neighborhood, in addition to tasks that usually involve:
- Taking the time to train and properly care for your pet.
- Responsibly expose your dog to social and cohabitation situations.
- Avoid risk situations such as leaving the dog unattended with children, taking it for a walk without a leash, and taking actions that could make the dog feel attacked or in danger.
Because each state stipulates the laws that cover dog bite accidents and the consequences they will have, as well as the statutes, regulations, and case law related to dog bites vary from state to state.
Some states may not have specific laws dedicated exclusively and solely to dog bite accidents, while others do. For example, in some states the so-called "one-bite rule" is followed when it comes to dog bite accidents.
Which indicates and qualifies this type of accident as a standard of negligence. This means that, to recover damages from a dog bite, the injured person must prove that the dog's owner knew of its aggressiveness, that the owner lost control of the dog or was not using a leash or some other item with which to control it.
It is important that you keep in mind that the severity of your injury will directly affect your ability to sue, this means that if you were not injured your lawsuit could be weak, however if you have bruises, soft tissue damage, or if the bite managed to break the skin you could present a stronger lawsuit.
After any dog bite case, whether you are the victim or the responsible party, contacting a personal injury attorney will be your best option to file and resolve a claim.
Frequently dog bite lawsuits may require you to contact the dog owner's insurance company, so backing yourself with the advice of a professional personal injury attorney like those at Conexión Legal will help you discuss the facts of your case before making any decision or accepting any claim settlement.
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