Targeting Maximum Compensation for Arizona Dog Bite Victims
If a dog has attacked you or someone in your family, you undoubtedly have many concerns. Among other important actions — seeking medical attention and reporting the attack to authorities, for example — you should contact a respected personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Just as property owners are governed by premises liability laws requiring them to keep property safe for others who are there legally, pet owners can be held legally liable for injuries and damages caused by their pets. At the Law Offices of Jay A. Bansal, we have substantial experience advocating for dog bite victims. We serve Phoenix and the East Valley and offer a free initial consultation at our offices, in your home, or elsewhere. We will not charge attorney fees unless we take your case and obtain an outcome that benefits you. If you need medical treatment, we can refer you to physicians who will accept payment from any future verdict or settlement you receive, rather than paying for medical costs up front.
Generally speaking, most homeowner's insurance policies cover dog bite claims, so you do not have to personally recover from a family member, friend or neighbor to obtain compensation for your injuries. Our attorneys can advise you of your options.
Dog Bites and Injuries Suffered While Fleeing for Safety — Children and Adults
In Phoenix-area legal circles, our lead attorney and firm are respected for considering all angles on a potential dog bite or other personal injury case. We have successfully represented numerous clients who have not been bitten but were injured fleeing from dogs or animal attacks. We will thoroughly investigate and evaluate your case based on factors including:
- Circumstances of the attack — especially if, rather than being bitten, you suffered injuries while fleeing from an animal that appeared dangerous
- Severity of injuries suffered — which can range from minor lacerations to deep soft tissue wounds and permanent scarring or disfigurement requiring plastic surgery
- The lifelong emotional impact of a dog attack on the victim — especially in a case involving injury to a child
- All applicable homeowner's insurance coverage or other potential sources of financial recovery
It may be important to realize that Arizona laws governing dog bites are based on "strict liability," which, in part, means a dog need not be proven vicious or have a history of attacking others for the owner to be liable for damages. In addition, leash laws and other specific community ordinances may strengthen and clarify your case for financial compensation.
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Whether your child was hurt and traumatized in a dog attack or you have been bitten while on the job and want to understand all your legal options, we want to help. The attorneys and staff of the Law Offices of Jay A. Bansal bring a caring, dedicated approach to every potential case, and you can count on our honesty and concern as well as our proven legal skills.
