Each year there are over 4 million dog bite incidents, hundreds of thousands of which require medical attention. A dog bite can be a serious and potentially fatal occurrence, especially when a dog attacks an innocent child. Dog owners have a responsibility to keep their animal contained and to keep guests and passers-by safe from injury. When an animal attacks viciously, there are many questions that arise. Why was not the dog on a leash or behind a fence? Has the dog had all the shots required by law? A dog bite can cause lifelong scars, and there is also a dangerous risk of infection under the skin.

If a dog owner fails to follow local laws and their animal injures another, they may be held responsible and ordered to pay money damages to the injured party. If an owner contributed to the violent nature of the dog, or encouraged the animal to act viciously, they may also be held accountable. Contact us now to learn more about your rights when you or a loved one is bitten by a dog.