Have You Been Attacked by Someone Else's Dog?
When dogs get out of control and bite people, they can cause serious and traumatic injuries. Animal behavior is difficult to predict, and even a dog that has never showed violent tendencies in the past can suddenly lash out and attack someone.
At Gross & Schuster, our experienced trial lawyers help dog bite victims pursue compensation from dog owners for their injuries. To set up a free consultation, contact us at our offices in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach and Crestview, Florida. You will pay no attorneys' fees unless you recover damages.
Requiring that Dog Owners Take Responsibility
Dogs are, by and large, domesticated animals that can live side by side with human beings as pets. However, all types of dogs remain dangerous in the event that they attack anyone. A puncture wound from a dog bite can have serious medical consequences including:
- Infection
- Permanent scarring
- Permanent nerve damage
In the most extreme cases, the disfigurement caused by dog bites requires plastic surgery. If you've been injured in a dog bite incident, you will want to take pictures of the injury site as quickly as possible and contact an attorney to discuss your options. Furthermore, sometimes dogs cause injury without biting, such as causing and bicyclist to fall from their bike.
Analyzing Your Case to Determine Your Options
Unfortunately, these days, more and more insurance companies are adding exclusions to homeowners' policies for damage caused by animals. When such coverage is available, however, it covers dog bite injuries no matter whether or not they occur on the property.
Our attorneys will carefully assess the insurance coverage that is available in your case so we can honestly advise you on your prospects for obtaining compensation for your injuries. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss what we can do to help you pursue fair money damages.
