Dog Bites

Minnesotans -- like most Americans -- love their pets, and there are many dog owners in the state. Most dog owners love their pets and take good care of their dogs, but this is not true for all owners. In some cases, owners allow their dogs to run loose without a leash, or allow them to get into situations where the dog feels threatened and is liable to bite.

Dog bites affect hundreds of people in Minnesota and across the country every year. While dog bites might not seem very serious on the surface, they in fact cause much anguish and even serious injuries. Many dog bites affect young children, and with larger dogs, bites can fall on the face or head of a child, causing brain injuries, as well as disfigurement. Even in cases not involving children, dog bites can lead to infection, slow healing, fractured bones, and other serious injuries. In many cases, when a large dog attacks a person, the person falls backwards. The fall itself can cause spinal cord damage as well as other serious injuries. In some cases, the dog bites and tears the flesh, causing nerve, joint, muscle, and other damage. This can impair a person’s mobility and can result in years of anguish and rehabilitative work.

Some victims of dog bites require cosmetic surgery, multiple surgeries, rehabilitation, and many more types of complex treatment. In some cases, dog bite victims have to lose weeks or even months of work, resulting in lost income. After dog bites, many victims become terribly afraid of dogs and other animals, and may suffer from nightmares and other forms of distress.

Minnesota law states that dog owners are in many cases at least partly responsible for the behavior of their dogs. Dog bite victims can often seek compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost income, and other expenses incurred from dog bites. Lopez Law Firm, P.A. has assisted many dog bite victims in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. If you've been attacked by a dog, contact an accident attorney at our firm for a free, no obligation consultation. By speaking with an accident lawyer at our firm, you can learn the Minnesota laws concerning dog bites, and get specific information about your case. Speaking with an injury lawyer can help you understand what your options are, and can help you determine what you can do now. It is important to speak to an injury attorney before you sign anything, since property insurance companies, dog owners, and others involved in the dog attack may want you to sign away part or all of your rights to sue.

A personal injury attorney can help safeguard your rights, so that you get the full compensation you are entitled to under the law. If negligence or a reckless dog owner has caused a dog to attack you, you have the right to not pay for any costs associated with the attack out of your own pocket. Contact Lopez Law Firm, P.A. for a free, no obligation consultation. We can meet anywhere that is convenient for you, and we are available 24 hours a day.

If you or a loved one has been or attacked by a dog, contact Lopez Law Firm, P.A. today — either online or by calling (612) 333-3319.