Dog bites are among the most common personal injuries. While small children, the elderly and delivery drivers are at the highest risk, anyone can become a victim of a vicious dog. If you or your child suffered a dog bite injury, you should speak with a lawyer to learn about your rights.
At Burke & Thomas, PLLP, we are aggressive advocates for dog bite victims. Our Shoreview area dog bite injury lawyers work hard to help clients obtain maximum financial compensation for surgery, counseling and other damages. To discuss your case with our personal injury team, call 651-490-1808 or 800-985-7273.
Strict Liability for Dog Bites
In Minnesota, dog owners are strictly liable for their animals' behavior. That means that if you were bitten and did nothing to provoke the attack, the owner must compensate you. There is no need to prove the owner was negligent in order to file a personal injury lawsuit. This law applies even if the dog had never shown any aggressive tendencies in the past. In most cases, the compensation comes from a homeowner's insurance policy.
Protecting the Injured
Our attorneys assist individuals suffering a range of injuries resulting from animal bites, including:
- Puncture wounds
- Disfigurement
- Scarring
- Emotional trauma
- Head injuries
- Fractures
- Fatal injuries/wrongful death
As your Minneapolis dog bite injury lawyers, we will work with nationally-recognized experts to build a complete picture of the loss associated with your injury. We will consult with plastic surgeons, neurologists, psychologists and other medical specialists to illustrate the severity of your injuries.
Preparing your case as though it will proceed to trial, we will pursue all available damages, which may include future medical treatments, psychological counseling, lost wages, disfigurement, and pain and suffering.
Free Consultation With Experienced White Bear Lake Dog Attack Lawyers
To learn more about owner liability in dog bite injury cases, contact our firm and schedule a free consultation. Our personal injury team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Because we handle all dog bite cases on a contingency fee basis, you owe no out-of-pocket expenses. We advance all expenses and only get paid when we get results for you.
From our office in St. Paul, we represent clients injured by dog bites in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
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