Ogden Utah Dog Bite Attorney

All dogs are capable of biting and causing serious injuries to anyone they attack, especially innocent children. If a dog bites someone, the dog owner is responsible for any and all injuries directly resulting from the dog bite. An Ogden Dog Bite Attorney can assist you in proving your dog injury case and in recovering compensation.

Generally, most dog owners are unaware or oblivious to how viciously their dog acts towards others. Aside from dog attacks which are caused by provoking the dog, the attacking dog may have been abused, trained to fight or kill, or be scared of humans. As a defense mechanism, the attacking dog may bite your hand, face or other body part causing serious injuries. All dogs are capable of biting and causing serious injuries to anyone they attack, especially innocent children. If a dog bites someone, the dog owner is responsible for any and all injuries directly resulting from the dog bite. A Ogden Dog Bite Attorney can assist you in proving your dog injury case and in recovering compensation.

Injured in a Ogden Dog Bite Attack?

If someone is attacked by a dog, the dog may transfer the rabies disease which requires medical attention. The dog's sharp teeth may also puncture vital organs, amputate limbs, cause severe scarring or facial injuries. The person who suffered the dog bite may also be suffering from emotional distress in addition to the visible physical injuries. A facial dog bite may also sever important nerves which will prevent the person from expressing emotion for which they should be compensated. It is up to your lawyer to determine the value associated with your injuries and demand compensation.

Generally, you recover compensation from the homeowner's insurance of the attacking dog's owner.  It is the insurance company's responsibility to pay even if the dog attack doesn't occur at the dog owner's home or on his property. If the dog owner is renting an apartment, our lawyers will seek compensation from the owner of the rental apartment property - especially if they were aware of the dog's aggression and propensity to bite or attack, or, if the property owner knew of previous dog attacks.

Contact Our Ogden Dog Bite Lawyer!

Speak to our Ogden dog bite attorney today about any injuries you may have sustained in a dog attack. Contact our law firm today by calling (801)729-6600