Columbus Attorneys: Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
In cities, suburbs and on farms, people love their dogs. However, the law is clear that pet owners have a responsibility to prevent injury. If an animal attacked you or someone you love has suffered a dog bite, it is important to have a clear understanding of your rights and options for financial recovery. At Tyack Blackmore & Liston Co., LPA, we have over 60 years of experience representing victims of animal attacks and dog bites in personal injury claims.
After a dog bite or animal attack, it is important to take appropriate steps to protect your rights and assess all potential avenues of recovery. Immediately after an attack you should identify the dog and its owner, seek medical attention, take pictures of the injuries and contact an attorney. Dog bites are strict liability personal injury cases, meaning that if there is a bite, the owner will is almost always accountable for the injuries.
Our litigation team will begin an immediate and intensive investigation to protect all necessary evidence for your claim. We will contact witnesses, collect medical documentation, work with law enforcement officials, and consult with experts when necessary. We know that a dog bite or animal attack can have serious consequences and can cause lasting damage, including:
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Loss of limb
- Emotional trauma
- Permanent muscle or tissue damage
- Head injuries
Children and Dog Bites
Far too many of the victims of dog bites and animal attacks are children. Children are curious and do not always understand the dangers of approaching a strange dog. In addition, they are smaller and often unable to fend off an attack. If your child has suffered a dog bite, you can take immediate legal action to recover a settlement or verdict to compensate for medical expenses, pain and suffering, long-term care needs, plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery, as well as counseling for psychological trauma. Our attorneys are committed to victims' rights and will pursue a strategy designed to maximize compensation for dog bite or animal attack injuries.
Please feel free to contact our office by calling 614-221-1341 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an initial consultation and case evaluation with our Columbus, Ohio, lawyers.
