Dogs have been living alongside humanity for generations. Unfortunately, not all dogs are friendly or well-trained; sometimes, an irresponsible owner can lead to a reactive dog attacking someone. Dog attacks can be brutal and frightening and often cause lasting physical and emotional damage to the victim. More than 5,400 postal employees were attacked by dogs in the United States in 2021.
If you have been bitten by a dog that belongs to someone else in Baton Rouge, it is advisable to seek legal assistance without delay. You deserve compensation for your pain, suffering, and any medical bills or other expenses you may have accrued. Rozas Law Firm, LLC is here to help you understand your options and is ready to walk you down your chosen path.
Call 911 immediately and get medical attention as soon as possible. If the owner is nearby, collect their name and contact information, and try to determine if the dog is properly vaccinated.
If you can take photos of the dog and the incident scene, do so. If you are comfortable taking pictures of your injuries, it is evidence that could prove valuable later in your case.
Even if you think you are not severely injured, seek medical attention. Having a record of your injuries will be helpful if you file a suit, but if the offending dog is not vaccinated properly, you might be at risk for disease.
While the law is called the “dog bite law,” it refers to all sorts of animal attacks, including other household pets or farm animals, and is not exclusive to bites. You have a case if you have been scratched, knocked down, or otherwise hurt by someone’s animal.
The only way a pet owner is not liable for the injuries caused by their pet is if the victim provoked the animal or was trespassing. In any other case, the pet owner is entirely liable for the actions of their animal.
Any expenses you have incurred due to your injuries, such as medical bills, prescription costs, or mobility aids, are worth compensation.
You may also pursue non-economic damages, which cover things like pain and suffering or emotional trauma.
If you or someone you care about was by someone’s dog in Baton Rouge, you do not have to suffer in silence. Filing a suit will allow you to claim damages to cover any of your expenses, but it could also help prevent someone else from suffering your fate.
Rozas Law Firm, LLC understands how stressful these experiences can be, and we are here to do anything to ease that stress. We offer free consultations to answer any questions we can to put your mind at ease.
Call us today at (225)-343-0010 to schedule your free consultation.
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The dog owner could be held accountable for your injuries under certain circumstances. You will have to prove that the dog owner knew or should have known that the dog was dangerous to people. This could be from prior behavior of the dog like growling or chasing people even if the dog had not bitten anyone before. You will also have to show that the dog attack could have been prevented if the owner of the dog had taken reasonable care to prevent it, like fencing, kennels, or leashes. You will also have to show that the dog was not provoked by the victim.
Either parent of a minor child has the right to file a claim on behalf of the injured minor. There are various legal issues that can be somewhat confusing to non-lawyers in dealing with how a minor’s claim is handled. Rozas Injury Law is dedicated to helping you figure out how to go about this difficult process.
