If you own a dog you likely love and treat it like a member of your family. Your dog may love and be loyal to you, but how is it with other people? Do you trust your dog not to bite a stranger? Would you trust a strange dog not to bite you? In Virginia, dog bite are common. Most cause minor injuries, but some can cause major bodily damage as well as emotional scars. If you have been bitten by a dog or own a dog that has been accused of biting someone, call the experienced dog bite attorneys at Aiken Jacobsen Law Firm.
I Have Been Bitten By A Dog, Who Is Responsible?
In most states, the law says that the owner of the dog is held responsible for a dog bite or attack. A pet owner has certain legal duties to keep their pet from harming other people and animals. If the owner failed to provide reasonable care to prevent the animal from causing harm, the owner can be held directly responsible for your injuries. The pet owner may be required to pay for your medicals bills as well as other compensation for your injuries. A personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve.
My Dog Has Been Accused Of Biting Someone, Who Can Help Me?
If you dog has been involved in an attack, you as the pet owner could be held responsible. If you did not do everything possible to prevent the attack, you could be held liable. If your dog was on a leash, in a fenced in yard or was simply not responsible for the attack, you deserve a good defence. The experienced dog bite attorneys at the Aiken Jacobsen Law Firm can help prove that your dog was provoked or that the person attacked was doing something illegal to provoke the attack. If you do not believe that you or your dog should be held responsible for an attack, let an attorney help you.
Dog bites can be serious and the cases involving them can be complicated. If you have been attacked by a dog or your dog has been accused of attacking someone, call the Aiken Jacobsen personal injury firm today at (916) 549-3994, and get the help you deserve.
