Dog Bites

Are you a dog bite victim? At P&M Personal Injury Law, we seek compensation for those who have been bitten by a dog. If you or a loved one gets attacked by a dog, then the dog’s owner can be held accountable for the actions of the dog. Dogs can cause serious injuries, which can result in pain and suffering. Victims of dog bites and animal attacks are entitled to recover compensation for their medical bills, future medical treatment, lost income, as well as pain and suffering. However, the dog owner and their insurance company or attorney may argue that the injured person was responsible for provoked the dog. They may also put false accusations like the victim was trespassing or voluntarily risked getting hurt by the dog. So, to fight back and get compensation, the dog bite victim needs to retain the services of an experienced and dedicated dog bite lawyer.

There are a few different types of dog bite incidents such as aggressive incidents where a dog breaks loose from a leash and aggressively bites the victim. If you, your child, or a loved one is bitten by a dog, it’s important to immediately seek medical attention. However, the next most important thing to do is to file a dog bite report, click pictures of your injury, and talk to a personal injury lawyer. At P&M Personal Injury Law, we have attorneys specializing in dog bite lawsuits.

A serious dog attack could cause traumatic injury such as deep cuts, bruises, scratches, puncture wounds, tearing (avulsion), or even fractures. Besides physical injury and pain, a dog attack can also cause significant emotional and psychological impact, especially on children. To help dog bite victims get compensation, our team can hold the defendant liable in a dog bite claim by arguing that the plaintiff was not trespassing or teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog.