Do You Have a Dog Bite Case?

You’ve been hurt by an attacking dog. You may be facing medical bills, piles of paperwork, plus the dog owner’s insurance company wants to settle your case cheaply. You’re also wondering if you need a lawyer or if you even have a case. That’s why you need Edgar Snyder & Associates on your side.

Our experienced staff of injury lawyers and legal investigators can help. During a free evaluation of your case we examine the details of the dog attack and tell you if you have a case. If you do have a case, there’s no obligation to use our services.

Some factors Edgar Snyder & Associates use to determine if your situation qualifies as a dog bite case:

What were the injuries?
Were there medical expenses, and possibly future medical bills, associated with the dog attack?
Were you hospitalized after the dog attack?
Was there disfigurement or scars from the dog attack or dog bite?
Did you lose income from work due to the injury?
Was there pain and suffering associated with the dog attack?

Special Note About Scars From Dog Bites

Scars can be a devastating, life-long result of a dog bite. Children are particularly susceptible to bites around the head and face. Scars that require additional plastic surgery may need to be delayed until after the scar matures, sometimes years later. In the case of a child, plastic surgery may need to wait until the child is finished growing.

The Dog Owner’s Responsibility

In most cases, a dog owner’s homeowners’ insurance policy pays for injuries if their dog attacks someone. Each year, injuries from dog attacks account for nearly 33% of all homeowners’ liability claims.

Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dogs. In most dog bite cases, the dog’s owner will be required to pay all medical bills and lost wages associated with a dog attack. Sometimes, however, the dog’s "keeper," or the person who was taking care of the animal at the time of the attack, may be held liable.

How Much Is Your Dog Bite Case Worth?

Because there are so many factors to consider with dog bite and dog attack cases, we can’t tell you how much your case is worth. But, because we don’t get paid until you do you can be assured that the pressure is on us to prove your case and get you the money you deserve.