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Dog owners must be careful when in public with their dogs. They should train them properly to prevent attacking people. Children are the most common victims of dog bites, leaving them with permanent scars. Dog bites also pose a health hazard because of the high number of transferrable infections from the dog’s mouth.

If you or someone you love is a dog bite victim, you deserve justice for your injuries. You can file a lawsuit against the owner or other responsible parties. Due to the many different laws surrounding dogs, you might want to work with a LaPlace dog bite lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. They have the necessary legal knowledge to deal with these situations.

How a Lawyer From Our Firm Can Help

Although a dog bite case might seem open and shut, it is not always so. Local and state laws might have rules concerning dogs and dog bites. Liability is also a huge issue with dog bite cases. These can be hard for a normal person without the necessary knowledge to deal with such circumstances.

However, our LaPlace dog bite lawyer is fully aware of all dog bite laws. They know where the liability falls and can help you prove it. They know what evidence you might need to support your case, and they can collect it for you. A dog bite lawyer from our firm is a helpful asset, acting as your legal counsel, ensuring you do everything right to get compensation.

Sometimes dog bite cases are swept under the rug, getting left there indefinitely. Your lawyer will not let that happen. They constantly follow up on your case, ensuring you get answers within a reasonable time limit. They are also aware of all statutes of limitations surrounding dog bite cases and ensure they file everything well within time. Other ways your dog bite lawyer helps you include:

  • Representing you in dealings with the liable party, the insurer, or the court
  • Ensuring you get a worthwhile settlement
  • Handling negotiations for you
  • Assisting you in finding proper medical assistance
  • Interviewing witnesses and gathering other types of evidence
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Causes of Dog Bites

Dogs with proper training rarely bite or harm anyone without good reason. However, sometimes dogs can feel provoked or sense that their owner is in danger, prompting them to attack. Dog owners, owners of establishments, and other business owners have a part to play. They need to ensure their dogs have the training necessary to not harm others.

Determining why a dog attacks you can be hard, especially in cases of well-behaved dogs. Some of the reasons why a dog might attack you include:

Trespassing

Strict liability law protects those with the legal right to be in a certain area. The law might not find the owner liable for your injuries if you had no legal right. For example, visitors who show up at someone’s house unannounced and get bitten by a dog can have a harder time with their case. The dog might have seen their sudden visit as a threat and acted to protect their owners.

The laws surrounding trespassing and dog bites can be challenging to understand for someone without legal knowledge. They also vary per state and require someone with more in-depth knowledge of state laws to understand them. Our dog bite lawyer can dispute the trespassing claim within legal reason, helping you get compensation.

They Feel Scared/Threatened

You or your actions might unknowingly provoke a dog, causing them to protect themselves. This happens with dogs with their puppies or if you pet a dog without its owner’s permission.

You have the hard task of proving that you did not intentionally or unintentionally provoke the dog. This can be difficult to prove, especially due to a lack of concrete evidence. The dog owner can argue that you provoked the dog or do not have convincing evidence of no provocation.

Dangerous Dog

A dangerous dog is one who engages in harmful behavior on two separate occasions within three years. Such behavior requires a person to take defensive action to prevent bodily injury. The owner can be held liable if their dog bites or harms someone when off their property.

Owners of dangerous dogs need to take extra care to ensure their dogs are not able to harm anyone. The dog should be indoors or restricted by a leash when outside to prevent them from harming someone.

If you have been in any of these situations, you might qualify for compensation from the dog owner. A lawyer from our firm can help you disprove trespassing, assumed risk, or provocation defenses. They can also bring dangerous dog owners to justice.

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Recoverable Damages in a Dog Bite Case

With the help of your dog bite lawyer and some evidence, you could get compensation for your injuries. Some of the compensation you can receive include:

Economic Damages

This covers your monetary or calculable damages. It includes:

  • Property damage
  • Loss of income
  • Medical expenses
  • Reduced earning potential
  • Rehabilitation or surgery costs

Non-Economic Damages

These are incalculable/intangible damages. Our lawyer can assign these damages a monetary value to get you compensation. They include:

  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability
  • Psychological trauma
  • Loss of consortium

Your lawyer can help you add any future damages that might come up, such as ongoing care costs. They can also file a wrongful death lawsuit if the dog bite results in the death of a loved one. Our dog bite lawyer can help you get wrongful death damages such as:

  • Loss of companionship
  • Loss of financial support
  • You and your deceased loved one’s pain and suffering
  • Funeral services costs
  • Medical costs
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Reach Out to a LaPlace Dog Bite Lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers

There are so many laws surrounding dog bites that you might not understand. Connect with a Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers dog bite lawyer to handle your case. Our lawyers will dedicate their time to your case. 

They know all the rules concerning dog bites and will take care of all your legal processes. We also don’t charge any upfront fees, working on a contingency-fee basis. Call us today to get help with your dog bite case in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA.

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