How is a dog bite legal claim evaluated?
The following information provides a general guideline for how our attorneys evaluate a dog bite claim. Please keep in mind: all cases are unique and may require different evaluation techniques.

What is the liability of a dog owner if their dog causes injury or damages?
In most cases, a dog owner's homeowners' insurance policy pays for injuries in the event of a dog bite.  Each year, dog bites account for nearly 33% of all homeowners' liability claims.

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Pet owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dogs. In most dog-bite cases, the dog's owner will be required to pay all medical bills, and lost wages associated with a dog attack. Sometimes, however, the dog's "keeper," or the person who was taking care of the animal at the time of the attack, may be held liable. Liabilities may include:

• Medical expenses, including future medical expenses. Medical expenses associated with a dog bite can be extremely costly, especially in the event of a scarring injury.
• Lost income from work
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional injuries
• Property damage
• Disfigurement due to scarring

Scars can be a serious, life-long result of a dog bite. Children are particularly susceptible to bites around the head and face. Scars are more than physical injuries. They can also cause emotional injuries such as trauma and fear. Scars may require additional plastic surgery which may need to be delayed until after the scar matures, usually about a year. In the case of a child, plastic surgery may need to wait until the child is finished growing.

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