Dog Bite Injuries

dog bite attorney Even the tamest dog can sometimes act violently when it feels its territory is threatened. In fact, many owners rely on this aggressive tendency to protect their property. But an animal that is improperly restrained or confined can represent a danger to the public. Dog owners who allow their pets to roam or otherwise act irresponsibly will be found at fault.

Most animal bite injuries result in claims against an individual or a homeowner’s policy. Either can result in a lawsuit.

Many animal attacks and dog bites go unreported because the person injured is worried about the pet being destroyed. In Montana, animals are not euthanized as a rule. They may be held under observation to see if they develop rabies, but unless the dog has a history of dangerous conduct it will be returned to the owner. Documenting your incident is important. It gives the owner fair warning so they can take action to secure the animal in the future and it also records an incident of aggressive behavior.

Do I have a case?

In some circumstances a dog bite or other animal attack is excusable. If you are trespassing or taunting an animal there may be justification. However, in most instances of dog attack or bite, the owner of the animal is fully or partially at fault.

Once negligence is determined, damages are estimated based on medical bills and emotional trauma. If there is no injury, either physical or psychological, the case cannot move forward. Of course, only an attorney can give you professional advice on any particular claim or dog bite law in general.

More information on dog bite cases can be found in our FAQ.

Some guidelines for those attacked are:

Remove yourself from immediate danger and call for assistance – 9-1-1 or other help.
Seek medical treatment. Document the injury with photographs if possible.
Tell the treating physician the breed of the dog (or type of animal) – this will assist them in evaluating the damage.
Inform the police if you haven’t already. They will activate animal control and make a report about the incident. They will also attempt to find the animal’s owner and determine rabies immunization status.
Identify the dog/animal that bit you to officers when requested. Breed, size, sex, whether it had a collar (and collar color) and any distinguishing marks are all important.
Write down what happened as soon as you are able. Memories fade and it is important to capture any details you remember as soon as you can. Add information later as it occurs to you.
Contact a dog bite attorney as early as possible – they will guide you on critical steps needed to establish a claim later.

If you have been bitten:

keep dog bite records Keep all photographs, police reports, animal owner information and other documents. You should keep track of all medical care, prescriptions and related bills. Sometimes the extent of the injury and its consequences isn’t known for some time. However, contacting a lawyer who handles animal attack cases is something you shouldn’t wait to do. They will guide you through the steps needed to establish a solid claim should the need arise.

If you have been bitten by a dog, or someone you know has suffered this trauma, Neuhardt Law is available to help. Solomon Neuhardt is a top-notch Montana dog bite attorney who can aid you in getting a fair settlement to your claim.

Contact our office and Solomon will look over the specifics of your case and give you an opinion about how to proceed. There is no obligation or fee for this initial contact.

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