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In Connecticut, pet owners can be held responsible if their dog attacks a child or adult, even if this is the first time that it has happened. But it is important to have an experienced dog bite injury lawyer in your corner. The right attorney will be committed to helping you secure a full financial recovery for any physical or psychological damages related to the attack.
At Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., we have handled more than 100 animal attack claims. We understand the emotional trauma of an animal attack, especially for children who can be traumatized at such a young age.
Mention the “family pet,” and most people envision a dog or cat. However, depending on the regulations in your city, pets can encompass a range of animals, including those we consider traditionally domestic and those that are considered to be more exotic. While we handle many dog bite injury claims, we are also vastly familiar with the injuries that can arise from other types of animal bites and attacks.
Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., is a personal injury law firm serving Wallingford, New Haven and the surrounding areas of Connecticut. If you have been bitten by someone’s pet, you have legal rights and options. Learn more by talking to one of our lawyers in a free initial consultation — call toll-free (203) 265-2035.
Whether the animal is kept in the family’s home, sheltered in their barn or caged outside, most homeowners’ insurance policies should cover expenses related to the bite or attack. In our experience, we are aware that some homeowners fail to tell their insurance company about the animals, which can add a level of complexity to your claim.
Our attorneys have the experience often associated with large law firms but provide individualized attention. We will work relentlessly to make sure the at-fault pet owner’s insurance adjuster sees you as an individual, not as another claim number. We want them to understand how your life has been affected so you can secure the full amount of compensation to which you are entitled.
Learn more about our Wallingford dog bite injury attorneys: Charles P. Reed and James E. Ringold. Then call (203) 265-2035 to schedule a free consultation.
Most homeowners’ insurance policies cover expenses related to dog bites or animal attacks. However, in some cases, homeowners avoid telling their insurance company about owning a dog, especially if the animal is from a breed known to be dangerous.
In that case, the insurance company may try to deny the premises liability claim, but that isn’t a roadblock for our attorneys. We have extensive experience negotiating with insurance adjusters and pursuing claims against negligent pet owners’ property and assets. An animal attack can result in serious injuries. Our firm is prepared to hold pet owners responsible.
A victim’s face, arms, and legs are primarily the targets for dog bites, but the worst type of injury is often the psychological trauma of an animal attack.
Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., pursues maximum compensation to cover our clients’ medical expenses, pain and suffering, and any lost wages, if time away from work is needed. If our clients need counseling to deal with the psychological impact of a dog bite injury, we will demand a settlement that covers the costs of counseling.
Millions of people are injured by dog bite attacks each year, with nearly 800,000 requiring medical attention, according to a recent report by the CDC. The same report found that half of all dog bite victims who require medical attention are children, with the rate of dog bite injuries being highest for children ages five to nine.
Connecticut law provides powerful protections for people who have been injured by dog bites. If your child has been the victim of a dog bite attack, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. We represent clients throughout Connecticut in dog bite injury claims. To schedule a free consultation, contact our law office in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Visit our dog owner responsibility and liability pages to learn more. Connecticut law makes dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs, including dog bite injuries and other injuries (e.g. injuries from falls or other accidents caused by dogs).
Dog owners often have homeowner’s insurance policies that provide coverage for dog bite attacks that occur on their property or at another location, so it is likely that the dog owner will be defended by an insurance defense attorney. Several of our attorneys have prior experience working as insurance defense attorneys. Our experience enables us to anticipate possible defenses that may be raised by opposing counsel, negotiate with an understanding of how insurance companies work and build strong cases for our clients.
Our team of skilled personal injury attorneys has more than 100 years of combined experience. As defense and plaintiff’s counsel, we have handled thousands of personal injury claims, including claims for serious injuries and wrongful death. We have handled many dog bite injury claims, including cases in which children have sustained dog bite injuries.
Injured children often require specialized medical care. They often have injuries that can cause lasting or permanent damage if they do not receive proper care. Children may also experience anxiety, depression or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if they have been attacked by a dog.
A key component in many dog bite claims is scarring. While scarring or disfigurement is a serious matter for any dog bite accident victim, such injuries can have a uniquely profound impact on children, who can be subject to teasing and cruelty from other children.
Children who have sustained scarring to the face, neck or body may require a number of cosmetic procedures over a course of many years. While these procedures may minimize the appearance of scarring to some extent, many children who have sustained severe dog bite injuries will suffer permanent scarring.
Learn more about our personal injury attorneys: Charles P. Reed, and James E. Ringold.
We seek full compensation on behalf of clients who have sustained dog bite injuries, including compensation for all necessary medical care, rehabilitative care, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, and counseling services. In addition to seeking compensation for costs of necessary care, we seek compensation for pain and suffering, and other available means of recovery.
We take time to understand the nature of our clients’ injuries and prepare each case for the possibility of trial. We engage in settlement discussions throughout the course of cases to determine if we can obtain fair compensation for our clients in an efficient and expedited fashion. Our thorough trial preparation and reputation for taking cases to trial often enables us to settle cases favorably for our clients. When an insurance company is unwilling to offer a fair settlement, we have a team of experienced and skilled trial lawyers that advocates vigorously for our clients in the courtroom.
A dog bite attack can be a terrifying experience that leaves victims with significant physical and psychological injuries. Dog bites often cause severe cuts or lacerations to the face, neck, arms, legs, and hands. These lacerations often require immediate medical assistance, which may even include a trip to the emergency room.
Deep cuts and puncture wounds resulting from a dog bite attack may cause serious injuries, including:
If you or a family member has been injured by a dog, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. We represent clients throughout Connecticut in dog bite injury claims. To schedule a free consultation, contact our law office in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Our team of skilled personal injury lawyers has more than 100 years of combined experience. We have advocated on behalf of many clients who have been injured by dogs. We understand that dog bite attacks can cause both physical and emotional damage. We have experience in cases involving serious injuries resulting from deep cuts, lacerations and puncture wounds.
We are committed to obtaining the compensation our clients are entitled to receive. We seek full compensation on behalf of dog bite victims for their past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, necessary cosmetic or reconstructive surgery and other injuries and losses. As a client of our firm, you will have a strong advocate on your side.
According to a recent report by the CDC, more than 4.5 million Americans are the victims of dog bite attacks each year. Nearly 20 percent of dog bite victims require medical attention. Tens of thousands require cosmetic or reconstructive surgery due to bites causing scars or disfigurement.
If you or a family member has suffered scars or disfigurement as a result of a dog bite attack, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. We represent clients throughout New Haven & Connecticut in dog bite injury claims. To schedule a free consultation, contact our law office in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Dog bite victims who have suffered scars and disfigurement may require cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. In some cases, such individuals may require multiple surgeries.
People who have suffered scars and disfiguring injuries may experience depression, loss of self-esteem and other mental injuries in addition to the physical injuries they sustain. While scars have a significant impact on all individuals, they can be particularly devastating to young children.
At Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., we are committed to helping people who have been injured by dog bites. We seek full compensation on behalf of dog bite victims, including compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, costs of necessary cosmetic surgery and counseling services, lost wages and other forms of available relief. With more than 100 years of combined experience, our team of skilled personal injury lawyers can provide the vigorous representation you require.
In Connecticut, pet owners are subject to strict liability for injuries caused by their dogs. Connecticut law makes pet owners responsible for dog bite injuries as well as injuries caused by accidents that are caused by their dogs. For example, if a dog gets loose and jumps on an elderly person in a playful manner and the elderly man or woman sustains a broken hip, neck injury or head injury, the dog owner is responsible for the injuries sustained by the injured party.
Connecticut’s dog bite laws also make dog “keepers” responsible for dog bites and accidents when a dog is in their care. For example, assume that a dog owner is on vacation and has left his or her dog with a friend or professional dog care center. The friend or dog care center that is responsible for watching the dog is responsible for injuries caused by dogs in their care.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog, you may be entitled to compensation for injuries and losses, which may include:
If you or a family member has been injured by a dog, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. We represent clients throughout Connecticut in dog bite and dog accident injury claims. To schedule a free consultation, contact our law office in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Our team of skilled personal injury lawyers has more than 100 years of combined experience. We have advocated on behalf of many clients who have been injured by dogs. We have experience in cases involving serious injuries, including bites to the face and bites that have caused severe scarring. As skilled negotiators and trial lawyers, we can provide the vigorous representation you require.
In Connecticut, pet owners are subject to strict liability for dog bites. Owners are responsible for the damage done by their dog even if their dog has never bitten anyone before. In addition to holding dog owners responsible for bite injuries, Connecticut law holds dog owners responsible for other injuries caused by dogs (e.g., a person sustains a bodily injury when an excited dog jumps on him or her and causes a fall accident).
Connecticut statute 22-357 states:
If any dog does any damage to either the body or property of any person, the owner or keeper shall be liable for such damage, except when such damage has been occasioned to the body or property of a person who, at the time such damage was sustained, was committing a trespass or other tort, or was teasing, tormenting or abusing such dog.
The law creates a presumption that a child under the age of seven was not committing a trespass or tort, or teasing or tormenting a dog, and states affirmatively that it is the burden of a defendant in such cases to prove that a child of such age was committing such acts. This is an important section of the law because children are often the subject of dog bite attacks. Please view our section on dog bite child injuries to learn more.
If you or a family member has been injured by a dog, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. We represent clients throughout Connecticut in dog bite and dog accident injury claims. To schedule a free consultation, contact our law office in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Our team of skilled personal injury lawyers has more than 100 years of combined experience. We have advocated on behalf of many clients who have been injured by dogs. We understand that dog bite attacks can cause both physical and emotional damage. We have experience in cases involving serious injuries, including bites to the face and bites that cause severe scarring.
We are committed to obtaining the compensation our clients are entitled to receive. We seek full compensation on behalf of those injured by dogs for their pain and suffering, doctor or hospital bills, rehabilitative care, costs of cosmetic or reconstructive surgeries, counseling costs and other available means of recovery. As a client of our firm, you will have a strong advocate on your side.
Our attorneys have nearly a century of combined years of experience and are not intimidated by the tactics insurance companies use. In fact, insurance adjusters often make full settlement offers to avoid going up against us in trial.
Email us or call (203) 265-2035 to learn how we can protect your rights during a free initial consultation in Wallingford, Connecticut. We also handle dog bite injuries in Meriden and New Haven.