Continued Dog Bites

     This information is critical in determining the appropriate medical treatment for your injury. Dog bites can be serious injuries. The dog owner or keeper and his or her insurance companies may be responsible legally to compensate you for the full extent of your injuries, including medical expenses, wage loss, pain, suffering, and disability, including permanent disfigurement. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, you should contact a lawyer to determine your legal rights.

     
     The owner of the dog is generally responsible for injuries caused by the dog to other persons. It doesn’t matter if the dog owner is aware that the dog may be viscous, or that the dog has bitten others before. The dog owner is still liable. The dog owner’s home owner’s insurance policy will normally pay for dog bite injuries caused by the insured person’s dog.

     There may be other coverage for medical bills from a dog bite in addition to the liability insurance coverage. You may want to consult with an attorney before speaking with any insurance investigators or adjusters, so that you will know and protect your rights. Dog bites can be very serious injuries, particularly when children are bitten.

     
     The owner of a dog is responsible for injuries caused to others who are bitten by the dog. These injuries are often painful and serious, especially when children are the victims. The damages claimed in a dog bite case can include all medical bills, any required plastic surgery, an award for any permanent scars, pain and suffering, lost earnings, and other damages that are standard in injury cases; including of course, future medical expenses.

     Some victims of dog bites need psychological counseling, and there may be a claim for emotional damages as well as the cost of treatment or counseling. It is a good idea to speak with an accident attorney before giving an interview or recorded statement to any insurance investigators or adjusters.