Hartford Dog Bite Attorneys

The animals we consider to be "man's best friend" bite more than 4.7 million people each year. Dog bites can be very serious. Approximately 800,000 Americans every year seek medical attention after being bitten. Half of the victims are made up of children. 386,000 victims require emergency room treatment and about 12 people die from dog bites annually.

Have you or someone you know been injured due to a dog bite attack? If so, you may be able to sue the dog's owner and receive compensation for your injuries. Contact our experienced Hartford dog bite attorneys today.

Injuries resulting from dog bites can include:

Puncture wounds
Lacerations
Abrasions
Crush-type injuries
Tissue loss
Nerve damage
Fractured bones
Infections
Scarring

In addition to the physical injuries a dog bite can cause, inevitably, the victim may also suffer emotional damage, such as post traumatic stress disorder and a crippling fear of dogs. Bitten individuals may also suffer social insecurities due to disfiguring scarring. With our experienced Hartford dog bite attorneys on your side, compensation may be awarded for emotional pain and suffering.

To help protect your rights, certain steps should be taken after an animal attack.

Identify the dog. If it is a stray, you may need to go through rabies treatments.
If the dog’s owner is around, write down his or her name and phone number. Also ask for the dog’s license information.
Get information from witnesses, if available.
Take pictures of the wound. Make sure to photograph all bruising and the condition of your clothing after the attack.

Taking these steps and supplying your attorney with this information can help strengthen your case. Keep in mind, though, that Connecticut has laws governing the amount of time you have to file your claim. Connecticut’s statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is 2 years. After this time, you may not be able to file a lawsuit for your injuries, therefore don’t hesitate to contact our experienced Hartford attorneys today.