Dog Bites
Millions of people own a dog as a pet, a companion and sometimes for a sense of security. However, sometimes the safety factor can turn into a tragedy for an innocent individual as millions of people suffer from dog bites every year. Dog bite victims often require medical attention and even result in death in rare, but possible, incidents. An estimated 800,000 people are medically treated because of dog bite injuries each year and over 367,000 are admitted to the emergency room because of a dog attack. There were 34 reported fatal dog attacks in 2010 in the United States. Children are the majority of the victims who are treated because of a dog bite and half of those cases are bites to the face. Dog bites are the fifth most frequent source of emergency room visits by children.
Negligence
Almost every state has laws that hold responsible parties liable for injuries to another person due to negligence. This area of law can be complicated with its many exceptions. In simple terms though, negligence is when actions are taken, or not taken, that causes injuries to someone else. Dog bite cases are often due to negligence when dog owners allow their pet to run free, owners know their dog gets easily excited or has a high strung nature but still allows them close to others or when a fence is not properly secured to keep the dog contained.
Dog Bite Injuries
Dog attacks can result in loss of blood, severe infections, serious puncture wounds, scars, fractures of bone, paralysis, nerve damage and even death. Dog owners can be held liable to cover financial expenses caused by injuries from their pet. If you are a victim of a dog bite, you have the right to seek monetary compensation to cover such expenses as medical bills, disability, pain and suffering, disfigurement and others. You should speak with personal injury dog bite attorneys as soon as possible after you have been medically treated for your dog attack so that all evidence can be preserved to use in your case. You should demand that an investigation be started immediately, get all contact information possible regarding the dog’s owner, and take photographs of your injuries to document your situation. These steps can help make a successful dog bite case.
Dog Bite Attorneys
If you have suffered injury from a dog bite, our law firm can help. Contact Attorney Group for Kentucky so we can match you with experienced dog bite lawyers to begin a thorough investigation into your case. We will keep you updated every step of the way. Our member personal injury lawyers have the experience needed to successfully handle dog bite injury cases and to make sure our clients receive rightful compensation.
