Being bitten by a dog is terrifying; even if you know the animal, or if it was a bite rather than a mauling, you could still be left with serious injuries and psychological trauma following the attack. As the victim, you have the right to file a suit for damages against the dog’s owner, seeking full compensation for your medical care and pain and suffering. Our Midvale, UT dog bite lawyer can help you get a positive resolution for your claim. Call Acadia Law Group PC today for a consultation.
Dog Bite Lawyer Midvale, UT
Dog bites can cause extensive physical damage. The edges of the wounds are difficult to suture, especially when part of the flesh is missing. Nerve damage is also common, and many people suffer permanent numbness and tingling sensations, or loss of feeling, in the affected areas for years to come. The chances of infection are high, and there’s also the risk of rabies. In fact, dog bites usually result in longer hospitalizations than similar injuries from other sources.
Beyond the physical damage, the psychological and emotional toll a dog attack takes on the victim is immense. Many people develop PTSD and crippling phobias after being bitten by a vicious dog, which affects all areas of their lives, even whether they feel safe walking outside in their own neighborhood.
In Utah, dog owners are liable for the harm that their animal causes, under the state’s strict liability laws for animal attacks. This means that even if the dog has never bitten before, if it bites you and causes injury, you can demand fair compensation from the dog’s owner. Our Midvale dog bite lawyer can help you get the money you need for all the medical and psychological care you need, plus a fair sum for your loss of quality of life and pain and suffering.
As your legal advocate, we act as the intermediary between you and the other party. Our firm handles all communication on our behalf. We prepare the case, investigate the dog’s history, and gather evidence proving the owner was negligent. Our lawyers represent you in settlement negotiations and mediation. If the other party refuses to agree to a fair settlement, we’re prepared to take the matter to trial to achieve justice for you.
Tenacity And Experience Make A Difference In Animal Bite Cases
Dog bite personal injury claims have unique challenges that other types of cases do not, including the potential for future medical damages due to injury complications and victim-blaming. Our experienced Midvale dog bite lawyer has tried-and-true arguments to overcome these obstacles between you and the settlement you rightly deserve.
- Our firm’s founder, Kenneth Denos, received both an MBA and Juris Doctor from the University of Utah
- 25+ years of combined legal experience at the state and federal levels
- Dozens of five-star reviews on Google from satisfied clients
- Bilingual staff available
Our firm has a long track record of successful high-dollar settlements. Call Acadia Law Group PC today for a consultation.