Bitten by a Dog?
We Can Help.
Contact Axley for a Free Consulation
A dog attack can leave you with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and lasting emotional trauma, and you shouldn’t have to face the insurance company alone.
At Axley, our dog bite attorneys have helped children, adults, and families across Wisconsin recover the compensation they deserve, and in cases where the dog has a history of biting, you may even be entitled to double the damages. Partner Heath Straka leads our dog bite practice, working directly with clients and bringing over two decades of litigation experience. Attorney Straka is recognized in Best Lawyers in America (2016–2026) and has a 9.9 Avvo rating.
Best of all, our injury team charges no fee unless we recover money for you, so there’s no risk in calling us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
What to Expect
Step 1: Call Our Team
Reach out to our office for a quick conflicts check — this ensures we are able to represent you and gets the process started right away.
Step 2: Free Consultation & Case Review
We’ll sit down with you to hear the facts of your case, answer your questions, and give you an honest assessment of your legal options — at no cost and no obligation.
Step 3: Building Your Case
Our team will conduct a thorough review of all available documentation, including insurance policies, accident reports, medical records, lost wages, photographs, and any other evidence that supports your claim.
Step 4: Bring Your Case to Conclusion
While the vast majority of dog bite cases are resolved without ever stepping foot in a courtroom, Attorney Heath Straka is a seasoned litigator with extensive trial experience — and is fully prepared to fight for you if it comes to that.
Meet the Attorney Who Can Help You
Partner • Madison
Attorney Heath Straka is a Partner at Axley and a highly recognized personal injury attorney — named in Best Lawyers in America every year from 2016 to 2026, a Wisconsin Super Lawyer from 2014 to 2025, and ranked in the Nation's Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. With over two decades of experience litigating in Wisconsin State and Federal Courts — including before the Wisconsin Supreme Court — Heath brings the resources and skill to take on even the most complex injury cases. Unlike large firms where your case gets handed off to a paralegal, Heath works directly with his clients, delivering the personal attention and dedicated advocacy you deserve. If you've been injured, call Heath Straka today for a free consultation.
My son / daughter was bitten by a dog, what should I do?
If you or someone in your family is bitten by a dog or cat, you should immediately seek medical attention and call Animal Control. Many animal bites lead to infection, and it is important to get treatment right away. Plus, the dog may need to be quarantined to make sure the dog does not have rabies if it is not current on its vaccinations. Once you have gotten treatment, you should call a personal injury lawyer who specializes in dog bite cases. The owner of the dog is legally responsible for your injuries, and they may have insurance to pay you for your damages.
Do I still have a claim if my health insurance paid my medical bills?
Yes, you do. Your own health insurance should pay for your medical bills after a car accident or if you’ve been bitten by a dog or cat. You still can pursue a case for your injuries, medical bills and any lost wages you suffered. You should talk to a personal injury lawyer to help you through this process.
Attorney Heath Straka is the definition of "Professionalism": competent, experienced, well versed, proficient and an excellent communicator. He handled my case in a very efficient and skillful manner with added compassion for my situation. I would highly recommend him in the future to any of my associates, family or friends. He did an excellent job on my behalf.
In the day and age where customer service is an after thought, you and your associates clearly know the difference between customer care and integrity. I will, as usual, recommend any and all family or, close friends to Axley, when and if your phenomenal services are needed.