Minnesota Dog Bite Lawyers
Emergency rooms see on average one dog bite injury every 40 seconds-that's 800,000 injuries each year nationwide. Most of these attacks happen to children, and the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control stated that more child injuries are reported due to dog bites than any other injury including playground, bicycle, ATV, and skateboarding accidents combined.
Many dog bites or attacks occur with a neighbor's or a friend's dog, so some people are reluctant to report it, worried that their friends and neighbors would have to pay for damages. What they don't realize is that most settlements can be funded by the homeowner's insurance policy.
What Types of Injuries are Common in Dog Attacks?
The damage sustained in a dog attack can be serious, not only from bites but also from the dog jumping on or pushing a person. A dog can also be responsible for startling someone, causing them to fall and hurt themselves.
The main areas of injury tend to be around the neck and face, head, and hands, causing long term scarring and emotional trauma. An animal bite can also result in nerve damage, puncture wounds, or broken bones.
Our Lawyers Can Help Get You Compensation
Under Minnesota Dog Bite Law, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- All medical expenses
- Cosmetic surgery for scar treatment
- Therapy for emotional trauma
- Lost wages
- Torn clothing
- Pain and suffering
- Long-term disability or disfigurement.
Who is Liable After a Dog Bite?
Minnesota law holds owners responsible for their dog's behavior regardless of whether or not the animal has shown signs of aggression in the past. Even if the animal is overly friendly and jumps on people, it can be said to have a "vicious propensity" which has little to do with the dog's temperament or personality.
There are exceptions when the bite victim provokes the dog or was not acting peaceable before the attack, they could be considered responsible for their injuries. However, involuntarily provoking a dog such as stepping on the dog by accident does not relieve the owner of liability.
Additionally, while the owner of the dog is primarily liable, if an animal attacks while being kept by someone else such as a groomer or kennel, that individual could be viewed as the negligent party.
Hazelton Law Firm can help you with your Dog Attack Case
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a dog bite or attack, you need a skilled and compassionate lawyer to help you get the full compensation for the injuries sustained, as well as future costs of treatments. Contact Hazelton Law Firm today and we will provide a no obligation review of your case.
Hazelton Law Firm
PO Box 1248
677 Anne Street, Suite B
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601
Phone: (218) 444-4529
Toll Free: (888) CONSULT
Hazelton Law Firm accepts clients from cities and counties from across northern Minnesota including:Roseau, Baudette, Warroad, Red Lake Falls, Thief River Falls, Fosston, Bagley, International Falls, Little Fork, Virginia, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Pelican Rapids, Wadena and the counties of Lake of the Woods, Pennington, Clearwater, Koochichina, Istasca, Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, Polk, and Norman.
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What should you do when a dog bites or attacks you or someone you love? In Minnesota, the dog owner is liable for unprovoked dog attacks, but their insurance company will try to get out of paying fully for your medical expenses, ongoing care, and pain and suffering. Trust the reputable lawyers at Hazelton Law Firm to take your case and get you the compensation you are entitled to.
Frequent Questions for Dog Attacks:
- Who is responsible when a dog attack causes injury?
- Must the dog have attacked before so the owner had notice it was vicious?
- Who pays the medical bills?
- What if I miss time from work?
- What if the bite leaves a scar?
- What will hiring an attorney do for me?
- How long do I have to bring my claim?
- How are attorneys paid in these kinds of cases?
- Can you tell me now how much my case will settle for or what a verdict would be?
- What should I bring when I meet with an attorney?
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Hazelton Injury Attorneys
P.O. Box 1248
677 Anne St.
Suite B
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601
Phone: 218-444-4529
Toll Free: 888-711-4529
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