Whether you are a dog lover or not, seeing a strange dog on the street can be frightening, especially if you are not sure if he is friendly. What is even more alarming is if you are at a place of business or an acquaintance’s residence, a familiar dog suddenly becomes aggressive. Dogs have the capability to do a lot of damage to individuals. Getting bit by a dog is not only hurtful; it can be traumatizing also.
If you have experienced a dog bite, a Scott dog bite lawyer from the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is ready to assist you with pursuing financial compensation. It does not matter whether the dog bite was extremely serious or moderately so, you deserve to heal in peace. Our lawyers will make sure you do not have to go through any other stress to get monetary recovery.
At the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we have helped many clients to resolve personal injury cases and to collect their money. We assist people just like you who need help during this challenging time. We may be able to negotiate a fair settlement without going to court.
Contact our firm to talk about your situation with a member of the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers team. You can reach us at (337) 777-7777. We operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay unless we win. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Building a Dog Bite Case
The first step in creating a personal injury dog bite case is to gather the evidence and prove that the owner of the dog is liable for your losses. Every personal injury case must show the other party was negligent. There are three main steps to accomplish this:
Duty of Care in Dog Bite Cases
The duty of care implies that the other party owes you the decency of ensuring you are not injured by anything they do or do not do. When it comes to their dog, that means they have a duty of care to ensure that you are safe from any harm their dog may commit.
However, the law only expects the dog owner to protect from what they can reasonably assume would happen. So, if their dog had bitten someone in the past or acted threatening, then the owner has greater care of duty to keep the dog away from you. But if the dog never showed any signs of aggression and never bit anyone, then the incident could be harder to prove.
Establishing That the Negligent Party Breached This Duty
The breach of duty occurs if the person does (or fails to do) anything to ensure you are safe from injury when they have a reasonable suspicion that the dog could bite. In other words, they must act in ways that would be considered practical and reasonable.
For example, if their dog bites you, then they would need to take reasonable actions to keep the dog away from you—like putting it in a kennel while you are in their home.
Showing That This Breach Led to Your Losses
The final step in proving liability is to show that the injuries sustained are a direct result of the dog bite. For example, a gash on your arm from a dog’s teeth may prove causation.
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Dog bite injuries can range in severity. It really depends on the size and breed of the dog, how long the attack lasts, and if someone was able to get the dog off you sooner rather than later. It is also relevant where the dog bites you because some areas are more sensitive than others. Some possible dog bite injuries you may have sustained may include:
- Facial wounds, including eye injuries
- Abrasions and cuts anywhere on the body
- Sprains or strains from the struggle
- Bruises
- Head concussion from falling
- Neck injuries
Whatever type of injuries you sustained, a Scott dog bite lawyer will assist you with pursuing financial compensation. At the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we are ready to go over your case for free. Contact us at (337) 777-7777.
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Animal owners whose pets bite others should be held liable for their negligence. You have two years to file a lawsuit in Louisiana under CC 3492. so you may want to speak to a lawyer right away about your case. You can find out information about how to proceed further from a lawyer.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers will gather the paperwork necessary to file a claim for your personal injury case. We will also manage communications between all third parties, thus allowing you time to recover physically. Once we gather the relevant information, we will begin negotiating a fair settlement for you.
Contact us for more information about filing a claim. Call the Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (337) 777-777. We will provide you a free, no-obligation case consultation. A Scott dog bite lawyer may be able to help you.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that dog nites can be dangerous, as these animals could carry germs. If you were affected by a disease spread by a dog bite, you may be able to pursue compensation. You may be able to have your medical bills covered by a settlement. Keep all your medical receipts and insurance communication for your lawyer to use to support your testimony. Seek medical treatment after a dog bite, if you have not done so already.
