New Haven Area Lawyers: Dog Bite Injuries
In Connecticut, pet owners are subject to strict liability for dog bites. That means they are responsible for the damage done even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. Dog bite victims are often scarred for life — both physically and psychologically.
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At Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., our personal injury lawyers have represented clients who suffered dog bite injuries under many different circumstances. Many cases involve especially vulnerable people — small children who don't know that all dogs are not friendly and elderly people who do not have the strength or reflexes to defend themselves effectively.
Learn more about our personal injury attorneys: Michael P. Kamp, Charles P. Reed, John F. Riley Jr., W. Glen Pierson, Eileen R. Becker, Michael Cuff Deakin and Patrick G. Hughes.
Dog bite injury compensation usually comes from homeowners insurance.
Most insurance policies have sufficient coverage to provide a fair settlement to a dog bite victim. In some cases, the homeowner may not have told the insurance company about owning a dog, especially if the dog is a known dangerous breed. The insurance company may refuse to honor the claim, but our attorneys can still pursue a claim against the dog owner's personal property and assets.
Traumatic injuries deserve fair compensation.
When a four-year-old boy was attacked by a dog and bitten on the face, he received scars that will be with him for life. When a dog bite victim suffered a lacerated leg artery, the injury was life threatening. A victim's face, arms and legs are primary targets for dog bites, but the worst injury of all is often the psychological trauma of a dog bite attack.
Ask for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.
Contact us for an appointment at our Wallingford or Hamden offices. Our law firm offers the personal service of a small firm along with large-firm experience and knowledge.
