When you are a victim of a dog bite case, the animal's owner is usually the primary and only person responsible. However, the extent of the owner's fault varies depending on the situation in which the incident took place. In most states, if the attack occurs in a public or private area where you had the right to be present, the dog owner can be held responsible and will have the right to file a lawsuit with the help of a dog bite attorney.
Often, the owner is liable for the animal's actions, regardless of whether they had prior knowledge of the animal's aggressiveness or not. That is, when an animal attacks, the owner cannot claim that the dog had not been violent until then and try to shift part of the blame to the victim for the attack.
There are only two exceptions:
- If the victim provoked the dog, the owner would not be responsible; however, these cases are very rare.
- There is also no liability on the owner's part if the bite occurred on their private property and there was a visible sign that said "Beware of Dog" or that indicated a possible attack by the animal for defense purposes.
If you have been a victim of a domestic animal attack, you should contact Conexión Legal as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp so we can provide you with the best free legal advice, and in this way you can obtain the highest possible compensation with the guidance of a qualified and professional Hispanic attorney.
What Can You Claim and What Compensation Can You Get for a Dog Bite?
After suffering such an attack, immediately seek the help of a dog bite attorney. They, by proving the property owner's liability, can help you obtain compensation for:
Current and Future Medical Expenses
Depending on the severity and responsibility of the attack, you will have to pay for medical treatment and medication. In general, all these expenses will be borne by those responsible for the misfortune who are usually the owners of the pet.
Loss of Income
Additionally, depending on the severity of the event, the victim may be forced to rest. Therefore, it will be impossible for them to work and continue with their daily life.
If you have to claim days of work for health reasons, the compensation for the accident should include payment for the days you cannot work. If, because of the accident, you were to lose your job, the compensation in terms of lost income would be much greater.
Pain and Suffering
A dog bite can cause deep pain, not only at the precise moment of the event but also throughout the entire recovery period that such a situation entails. This pain and suffering, once the attack has occurred, is impossible to avoid, so your Hispanic attorney will need to explain it to you and translate it in economic terms when evaluating compensation for a dog bite.
Emotional Distress
A situation at the level of a dog bite, which involves pain, suffering, work incapacity, shock and trauma, can generate profound distress and can even turn into depression or anxiety problems. In the case of a claim for damages, this distress will also be taken into account when calculating the corresponding compensation.
If the victim wins the civil lawsuit, the dog owner must pay compensation for dog bite. The dog owner's pet insurance, auto insurance, or homeowner's insurance may cover the victim's medical expenses and other damages such as pain and suffering, loss or possible loss of income.
If you require it, you should contact Conexión Legal as soon as possible, so you can receive the best free legal advice, and in this way we can connect you with a Hispanic attorney who will help you obtain the highest possible compensation, which compensates for your damages and injuries from the dog bite.
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