A dog attack can be traumatic; even small dogs can cause disfiguring scars and severe bite wounds.
Grounds For A Dog Bite Lawsuit
You know that the type of injury you were diagnosed with will not determine whether you have the right to be awarded compensation. But what will determine whether you have the right to be awarded compensation? Unfortunately, the answer is not always so simple. First, you will need to be able to prove that someone else is responsible for causing your injuries. In dog bite claims, this should be relatively simple, as the dog’s owner should be accountable for their pet’s actions. However, proving your case could prove more challenging if the dog has not previously shown a propensity towards aggression or violence, meaning they have not once attacked before. You also need to show that your dog bite injuries have tremendously impacted your life. This does not necessarily need to be a significant injury or financial loss, but you must have suffered economic or non-economic damages to have the right to financial compensation. When you are unsure whether you have a civil or insurance claim on your hands, reach out to your attorney to find out whether you have grounds for a claim.


