Dog Bite Lawyer

Every year, thousands of people suffer an animal bite. The most common animal bites are dog bites. There are almost five million dog bites a year, 800,000 of which require medical treatment. Children are most often the victims of dog bites.

In most states, the owner of an animal will be held liable if it can be shown that the owner knew or should have known the animal had "dangerous propensities." Several states have a strict liability "dog bite statute." A dog bit statute holds a dog's owner liable for all bites, regardless of any factual situation. In other words, the owner pays no matter what. In other states, a victim may recover if the owner violated a leash law or was otherwise negligent in his or her responsibilities for the dog.

Dog bite laws vary from state to state, which is why it is extremely important that you contact an experienced dog bite lawyer in your area to evaluate your claim. An animal or dog bite lawyer is a vital part of justifying your side of an accident.

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