The Center For Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States annually. While most dog bites result in minor injuries, about 20% require emergency medical treatment and sometimes surgery. A dog bite can cause severe physical pain and mental suffering, especially if they involve children.
Luckily, our attorneys can help you file a dog bite claim to get compensation for medical expenses, pain, suffering, or lost wages. At Bykhovsky Law LLC, we understand your worries and concerns after a dog bite injury. That is why we offer you a free consultation as we pick the details of your claim. Contact us today to start your personal injury claim process.
Wisconsin Dog Bite Law
Under Wisconsin Statutes 174.02, the owner of a dog is strictly liable for damages arising when their dog attacks a person or domestic animal. That means the owner of the dog or their insurance provider is required to compensate you after an attack.
The owner compensates you for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering regardless of whether they knew their dog could hurt people. Wisconsin laws are even more stringent to owners already aware that their dogs attack strangers. If the dog has injured a person or domestic animal for the second time, the owner is liable for double damages.
However, under Wisconsin's modified comparative negligence, liability for damages may reduce if you were partially responsible for the attack. If you bear more than 50% responsibility, you may not get the damages. But do not succumb to the intimidation of the dog's owner or insurance companies. Bykhovsky Law LLC can help you navigate the legal technicalities to get fair compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Can Our Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer Help You?
When you engage our law firm for your dog bite claim, our lawyers will;
- Help you document evidence to support your claim
- Defend and protect your rights from violations by aggressive insurance companies
- Defend your rights in the courtroom if the need arises
- Provide legal guidance to help you build a strong case
Why Trust Us with Your Dog Bite Claim
While contacting our law firm is essential for a successful dog bite claim, your health comes first. We advise you to seek medical attention before anything else. After receiving medical treatment for all injuries sustained in the attack, you can contact us to help you begin the claim process. However, you can start the process immediately if you only sustained minor injuries.
Once you contact our law firm, we provide directions and assistance on how to document your evidence. Evidence documentation includes the location of the attack, the address of the dog owner or their insurance company, medical expenses, and the number of working hours lost. We then contact the dog owner or their insurance company on your behalf. When you have our law firm on your side, we do the hard work for you as you recover.
Dog Bite Injuries
Like other injuries, dog bites vary in severity. If you are lucky, you escape with minor injuries. However, dog bites can lead to permanent scarring or injuries that may require reconstructive surgery. Common injuries include;
- Open wounds
- Fractures or broken bones
- Head and Neck Injuries
- Nerve Damage
- Infections, such as rabies
- Emotional trauma
Contact Us Today
Have you or your loved one sustained a dog bite injury in Wisconsin? We are here to help you file a dog bite claim. Our attorneys have years of experience in Wisconsin personal injury, including dog bite injuries. At Bykhovsky Law LLC, we believe your well-being comes first. That is why we represent and defend your rights in a dog bite claim as you concentrate on your recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation.
