When to Contact a Dog Bite Attorney

Dogs can be man’s best friend. Sadly, they can also leave you with significant problems in the event they attack you. 

Generally speaking, you know it’s time to contact a dog bite attorney for help with your claim if you’ve suffered injuries, and feel someone else was responsible for your interaction with their dog. 

Read on to learn more about how a dog bite attorney can help. 

Who Can Be Sued in a Dog Bite Claim?

When a dog attacks and causes your injuries, you can feel hopeless. Fortunately, by filing a civil claim with the help of a dog bite attorney, you can recover a settlement that pays you cash for your suffering. 

The dog bite claim process starts by collecting the information from the responsible party. 

Anyone who served as the dog’s owner or active caretaker could be named as the respondent in a dog bite civil action, such as:

• Neighbors
• Extended family members
• Acquaintances 
• Other unrelated dog owners or caretakers 

Whether you’ve been injured at the park, on the street, or in a private residence, if someone else’s carelessness with their dog led to your injuries, they could be held liable. 

And if you’re worried about suing someone you know for your injuries, it helps knowing that the money in a dog bite settlement is usually paid out by the homeowners insurance company associated with the dog’s owner. 

Compensation that You Can Recieve 

A full and fair settlement for your dog bite injuries can include compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. 

Economic damages is a compensation for things like medical bills from your accident, lost income from missed work, and even temporary or permanent, partial or total disability compensation. 

Non-economic damages is a compensation for things that are usually less material in nature. These attempt to compensate you for the emotional or mental trouble you can experience as the result of a dog bite accident. 

Some examples include: 

• Pain and suffering 
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Mental anguish 
• Reduction in quality of life

By consulting an experienced dog bite attorney, you can learn more about the types of damages available to you. 

Find Out More from an Experienced Dog Bite Attorney 

Have you been injured in a dog bite incident? Let a dog bite lawyer with The Kindley Firm, APC, review your case for free. 

Call 619-550-1313 or fill out the form on our website to schedule your free consultation.