Being hurt by a dog can lead to countless injuries, lost time of sleep, and pain that does not go away. While for many dog bites may seem minor, for others, they change the course of a person’s life in multiple ways. Our Augusta dog bite attorney has helped many clients pursue compensation rightfully owed to them because of the negligence of others. Contact an Augusta personal injury lawyer at Marc Brown Law Firm now to find out how we can help you.
Dog Owners Must Keep You Safe
Whether walking along your street or in a park, a dog owner has the responsibility to maintain control over their pet. If the dog bites someone, even if the dog is on a leash, the owner could be found responsible. The state does not require that the owner have some type of warning or expectation that the dog would be to be held responsible.
That means that, even if the dog has never hurt anyone else before, the dog owner is responsible for the losses that the pet creates. There are limitations to this. The victim cannot provoke the dog into a bite or antagonize the dog in any way. Moreover, the victim must have been legally allowed to be at the location of the incident. A dog owner may not be responsible, for example, if a criminal breaks into a home and is attacked by a dog.
Most of the time, the owner is responsible. Our dog bite attorney in Augusta will work with you to prove that you are owed damages.
Common Damages in a Dog Bite Case
Dog bites vary in severity and overall complications. In some situations, a person may suffer serious losses from this type of bite, including:
- Nerve damage
- Puncture wounds
- Infection-related complications
- Disfigurement
- Amputation
- Muscle and tissue damage
Dog bites on children are even more dangerous and may be life-threatening. Yet, children are some of the most vulnerable to dog bites due to their small size. Both adults and children may also suffer emotional trauma brought on by such intense events.
We Pursue Full Damages for Your Losses
As your dog bite attorney in Augusta, you can expect our legal team to work aggressively to protect your right to compensation. We do this by gathering all evidence available from the incident as well as all documentation of your losses. From there, we work diligently to pursue full and fair compensation for our clients. This means holding the insurance company of an at-fault owner responsible for what they did to you.
Set Up a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Case with a Dog Bite Attorney Now
Our team at the Marc Brown Law Firm is ready to support you in the pursuit of fair compensation. Set up a free consultation with an Augusta dog bite attorney now. Let us help you determine who is at fault and what your damages are. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing for our legal services. Speak to our attorney now to learn your rights.