Minnesota Dog Bite Lawyer

Each year, 4.7 million people are bitten by feral or domesticated dogs in the U.S. alone. 1,000 Americans are treated in emergency rooms for injuries caused by dog attacks every year. Dogs can be our loyal protectors and best friends, but clearly they can also be a real danger. Because of this, every dog owner has a duty to properly train and restrain their pets for the sake of public safety.

Minnesota dog bite lawyers Terry & Slane represent victims of animal attacks. Call 612-333-5544 for more information.

Dog Bite Injuries

Injuries from dogs and other animals can be both physical and emotional. They may include:

• Lacerations
• Disfigurement
• Disability
• Death
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Fear of dogs/other animals

In many situations, the wounds left by an animal attack can last a lifetime – especially if a young child or infant is the victim.

Negligent Owners

A dog’s natural instinct is to hunt food and protect its property. It is a pet owner’s responsibility to give his or her dog an outlet for expressing those instincts and to train it to behave safely around other humans. For some dogs, no amount of training will persuade them not to attack if they feel threatened or dominated. It is imperative for owners of these dogs to keep them properly but healthily restrained behind a fence or inside the home, for the safety of the neighborhood.

If a dog attacks a person, its owner is held legally responsible. The only exception to this is if the victim was doing something to provoke the dog, such as hitting it. This is often very difficult to demonstrate in a hearing, however.

If the victim is not found guilty of provoking the dog, then he or she can file a lawsuit against the owner to be compensated for his or her losses. The owner may be found responsible for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages,and personal suffering.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been attacked by a dog or another animal, a seasoned Minneapolis dog bite injury attorney can help you recover compensation for your losses. Contact Minnesota animal attack attorneys Terry & Slane at 612-333-5544.