Contact Toledo Dog Bite Injury Attorney, Mark A. Davis at 419.297.5088 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
Dog bite injuries affect approximately 4.7 million people in the United States annually. Of this population, about 800,000 dog bite victims require medical treatment each year. Most dog bite victims are children, as it is the second leading cause of injury to minors. Dog bite attacks account for one out of three homeowner's liability insurance claims, which translates into more than one billion dollars in pay-outs annually. Dog bite claims fall under the umbrella of personal injury law, where an injured party has the legal right to seek compensation for injuries caused by another party's actions or negligence.
There are many reasons why a dog may attack. Many dog bite injuries occur when a dog is trying to defend or protect his territory, establish dominance over his/her victim, is in a new, unfamiliar, or threatening environment, and when disturbed while eating, sleeping, or coveting a toy or treat.
There are several factors that may increase the likelihood that a dog will bite:
If you are involved in a dog bite incident it is important to first establish if medical treatment in necessary. Gaining pertinent information about the dog, its owner, and any witnesses is also crucial. A dog bite victim may also want to report the incident to local police or animal control authorities.
Contacting an experienced dog bite injury attorney is essential in order to fully understand your legal rights and options regarding a potential dog bite litigation proceeding, and can help maximize and protect your interests in a dog bite case.
As an experienced dog bite liability attorney, I always strive to ensure the legal process goes without major complications, to always provide the highest standard of legal representation using every available legal resource under the law to serve your legal interests and goals.
Contact Toledo Dog Bite Injury Lawyer, Mark A. Davis at 419.297.5088 to schedule a confidential legal consultation regarding your legal issues.
The Law Office of Mark Davis, LLC prides itself on the long lasting relationships that have been established with many of the clients and attorneys the firm has served over the years. Mr. Davis is committed to maintaining open communications with clients and believes that is the right of every client to be informed on the status of his or her legal matters.
If you require professional legal services regarding Dog Bite Liability and Personal Injury issues, be proactive in protecting your legal rights by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Toledo Dog Bite Injury Lawyer.
Contact Toledo Dog Bite Injury Attorney, Mark A. Davis at 419.297.5088 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
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