Dog Bites
Pursuing compensation from the responsible owner’s insurance.
Dog bite injuries can cause lasting physical scars and emotional trauma, especially for children.
Many states hold dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries regardless of the animal’s prior behavior. We help victims pursue full compensation from the responsible owner’s insurance.
Types of Dog Bites We Handle
Public Park & Beach Attacks
Bites that happen when owners fail to follow leash laws or underestimate their dog’s aggression in unfamiliar settings.
Private Residence Incidents
Serious attacks during visits to family or friends — an owner can still be liable even when you were an invited guest.
Workplace & Delivery Attacks
Delivery drivers, postal workers, and utility technicians face particular vulnerability, sometimes with both a personal injury and workers’ comp claim.
Apartment & Multi-Family Housing Cases
Poorly managed pet policies can create liability for a property management company as well as the owner.
Repeat-Offender Incidents
When an animal has a documented history of prior complaints, we pursue enhanced damages for the owner’s recklessness.
Common Causes
- Owner failure to restrain or leash a dog
- Prior history of aggression the owner ignored
- Violations of local leash or containment laws
- Inadequate warning of a known dangerous animal
What You May Recover
- Medical treatment, including reconstructive surgery
- Scarring and disfigurement damages
- Therapy for emotional trauma
- Lost income during recovery
What Your Case May Be Worth
Every case is different — these ranges are illustrative starting points, not a promise of outcome.
Minor Injuries
Small puncture wounds requiring basic treatment and a brief course of antibiotics.
Moderate Injuries
Deep lacerations requiring emergency or plastic surgery, with noticeable scarring.
Severe & Catastrophic Injuries
Major tissue damage requiring multiple surgeries, permanent disfigurement, or life-threatening complications.
What To Do After a Dog Bite
Seek immediate medical attention
Get every bite wound evaluated, regardless of how minor it appears at first.
Report the incident
Notify local animal control within 24 hours in most jurisdictions.
Document the attack
Photograph the wounds, torn clothing, the location, and the animal if it’s safe to do so.
Identify the owner
Get their name, address, phone number, and homeowner’s or renter’s insurance information.
Collect witness information
Anyone who saw the attack can help corroborate what happened.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Admitting fault or accepting blame at the scene
- Accepting a quick settlement from the owner’s insurer
- Speaking directly with the insurer without representation
- Delaying medical treatment or documentation