Dog bite injuries can be both shocking and traumatic. Although you may not want to pursue a claim because family or friends own the dog, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Generally speaking, if a dog bites a person, and the dog owner has homeowners insurance, there may be insurance coverage for the victim’s injuries. This insurance coverage should include damages for medical bills as well as pain and suffering caused to the victim. In addition, receiving money for your injuries does not necessarily mean the dog will be euthanized. Therefore, a victim of a dog attack should immediately consult a personal injury lawyer in order to preserve a right to compensation.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite, you should consider contacting an attorney who specializes in handling these types of cases. The attorneys of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C., would like to meet with you and discuss the investigation of your injury. Our law firm has represented and assisted numerous dog bite victims in bringing lawsuits against dog owners, and there are no fees unless we are successful.