Dog Bites.
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ACCIDENTS: DOG BITES Being attacked by a dog is a frightening, painful experience that can leave permanent physical and psychological scars. Persons who own or keep a dog are responsible for the injuries caused by their dog. Homeowner insurance usually pays for the injuries in a dog bite case. The injured person can recover payment for medical bills, scars, pain, suffering and the shock and fear caused by the attack. At Serrano and Serrano, we have 35 years combined experience in helping adults and children receive compensation for attacks by dogs. We know the law regarding dog attacks. We have successfully filed lawsuits to protect victims of attacks when owners of dogs or their insurance companies have tried to avoid responsibility for the attack. If you or your child has been attacked by a dog, please call 800 856-6400 to schedule an appointment to speak with us about your case. We look at your case for free. And we only charge a fee if we win your case.
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Some Facts There are 50 to 60 million dogs kept as pets in the United States. About 800,000 people require medical treatment for dog bites each year. Approximately 12 people are killed each year by dogs. Sixty percent of dog bite victims are children. Children ages 5 to 9 are at greatest risk of being attacked by dogs. Most injuries to young children are to the head, face and neck. Cats can also cause injuries and their sharp claws often cause infection. |
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The Law Connecticut law makes someone who owns or keeps a dog strictly liable for injuries caused by the dog. This means it is not necessary to prove that the attack occurred because the owner or keeper was careless or negligent. As long as the victim was not teasing, tormenting or abusing the dog, or had not entered private property intending to cause harm, the keeper or owner of the dog is responsible for an attack by the dog. This is true even if the dog had never previously shown any dangerous behavior and the attack was totally unexpected and unprovoked. |