Millions of people, both adults and minors, are bitten by dogs in the United States each year. If you’ve been the victim of a dog attack, you have the legal right to hire a dog bite attorney to recover damages from the owner or another responsible party that has control or harbors the animal. In some cases, if the dog has bitten and/or scared a person before, you may have the right to double the damages.
Axley’s Personal Injury Team has handled many dog bite cases involving nasty wounds, infections, and other physical or emotional injuries. These dog bite attorneys have helped children, adults, workers and families injured by dog bites to recover the compensation they deserve.
If you hire Axley to assist with your Dog Bite case, we will handle it with our Axley promise:
We charge no fee, unless and until we recover money for you. Period.
Every dog bite case is different. Each require a careful evaluation. For a free, no obligation consultation with a dog bite attorney: Call Us, We Can Help.
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Commonly Asked Questions
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.