Did you know that nearly 2% of the
American public is bitten by a dog each year? That's millions of
people every year. And almost 800,000 of those each require are
serious enough to require medical attention.
Dog bites can result in serious
scarring and deformity. Some even result in death. Sadly,
the odds that the victim of a fatal dog attack will be a child are 7 out
of 10.
An ancient legal rule was the "one
bite rule". This meant that that a dog owner was generally not
legally responsible the first time their dog bit someone.
Most states have replaced this
ancient rule with modern dog bite statutes. In fact, many states
have imposed 'strict liability' on dog owners, even for their dog's
first bite. An owner, as well as a keep or harborer of a dog, may
be liable not only for a dog's bite but also for other injuries caused
by dogs.
If you or a loved one has been
injured by a dog, you may be entitled to compensation. The dog
owner may have coverage for the accident through their homeowner's
insurance policy. We will be happy to discuss your legal rights
and remedies with you.
