Advocating for Victim's Rights After a Dog Bite
Dog bites can leave a victim seriously injured and requiring extensive medical attention. Individuals may also experience emotional trauma, which adds to the stress of the situation. To ensure your rights are protected and that you can pursue the compensation you deserve for your injuries, turn to our attorneys at Loney & Schueller, LLC.
Our Des Moines, Iowa, firm is committed to pursuing compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and injuries, that resulted from a dog bite from a Pit Bull, Rottweiler or other type of dog. We are energetic lawyers who strive for a resolution to your case, whether in court or by reaching an out-of-court settlement.
If you have been bitten, you have a case. Contact us online, call 515-225-4485, or call toll-free at 888-857-9266 for a free initial consultation.
Dog Bite Injuries and Complications
Depending on the severity of the bite, the location of the bite and the dog's health, a victim may experience a range of injuries and complications from a dog bite, including:
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Infection
- Tissue or nerve damage
- Disfigurement
- Disabilities or impairments
- Future emotional distress, such as a fear of dogs
Quite often, children are the one bitten. A dog bite may have a larger impact on a young victim. We handle cases for victims of all ages, including children.
Strict Liability in Dog Bite Cases
If a dog bites you or a loved one, there doesn't have to be anything else that is proven. There is strict liability in dog bite cases, meaning the dog owner is responsible for controlling the dog and preventing any attacks in every situation. Even if the dog was not on the owner's property, even if the dog was on your property, it is the responsibility of the owner to protect others from his or her dog. The only exception to this is if it can be shown that the victim was intentionally provoking the dog.
In some cases, the dog owner's homeowner's insurance may cover some of the expenses if you were bitten on their property. However, this is not always the case. Even if insurance does cover for the homeowner's negligence, it may not cover all of the expenses you have incurred.
Contact Our Des Moines Dog Bite Lawyers
Do not sit by and do nothing if you have been bitten by a dog. Contact us online, call 515-225-4485, or call toll-free at 888-857-9266 to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys.