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Can I Sue for Getting Bit by a Dog?

Dog owners have a responsibility to protect guests, visitors, passers-by, and others from being attacked by their pet. If they fail to do this and you are bitten, the dog owner may be liable for the damages you suffer.

At KRW Lawyers, we understand that, in many instances, the victim of the dog attack may already know the dog and the dog’s owner. The dog’s owner may even be a close friend or family member. You may feel hesitant to pursue a personal injury claim, in that instance, but it’s important you know that the dog’s owner likely has a homeowners’ insurance policy that will cover your injuries and losses. In most cases, we will pursue compensation from the insurance company.

Here are some of the damages that you may be entitled to recover if you are bitten by a dog:

• Medical expenses: You can pursue compensation for past, present, and future medical expenses in a dog bite injury claim. Compensation for future medical care is especially important in cases where serious injuries result from dog attacks. Some reports show that dog bite victims suffer more than $1 billion in monetary losses every year, and much of those losses come in the form of medical bills.
• Lost income and future earning potential: Depending on the extent of your injuries, you may be facing a long leave of absence from work as you undergo surgery or other treatment after being bitten. Worse yet, your injuries may impact your ability to keep working in the future. Damages for lost income and future earning potential can help keep you living comfortably in the aftermath of your attack.
• Pain and suffering: You may be in serious physical pain after being attacked, and dog attacks can leave mental scars that linger for years afterward. In successful dog bite injury claims, you can be compensated for both the mental and physical pain you suffered when you were attacked.