Damages Claims for Dog Bite Injuries in Southern Arizona
At the law firm of Fein, Flynn & Associates, dog bite cases may not be as legally complex as other cases we handle, but can be every bit as serious and upsetting for our clients.
We therefore work closely with the people we serve to make sure that our demand for damages covers the full range of the injuries and losses that you or your child has suffered from a vicious dog. Contact us in Tucson to see how an experienced personal injury attorney can help you get past a dog bite or animal attack.
Subject to a few exceptions, such as trespass or provocation on the part of the victim, an animal owner is strictly liable for the personal injury damages caused by a household pet or working dog. In other words, the injured person doesn't need to prove negligence on the part of the owner. You don't need to show any prior history of biting, either.
Nevertheless, there might still be some difficult legal or factual issues in establishing an owner's liability. The defendant might try to avoid paying damages on any of several grounds:
- The dog belonged to someone else
- Someone else was responsible for the dog at the time of the attack
- The victim teased or provoked the dog
- The victim was trespassing
Our attorneys not only know how to meet these objections and defenses, we anticipate them and work to neutralize the threat they might present from the earliest stages of the case.
No matter how strong your liability case against the owner might be, you can expect challenges to your damages claims. Our lawyers will develop your demand for compensation with careful attention to detail and thorough documentation.
Your claim will cover not only the obvious injuries such as lacerations, soft tissue trauma and scarring. We'll also consider the long-term impacts of disfigurement, fear of dogs and similar continuing consequences, especially for small children who have been bitten by a dog.
For additional information about our approach to client service in Arizona dog bite cases, contact Fein, Flynn & Associates in Tucson for a free consultation.
