Scottsdale Dog Bite Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Scottsdale Dog Bite
If you love and care for a dog, there is no doubt you want to protect your beloved pet from harm. Most dog owners keep up with vaccinations, use a leash when walking their dog and supervise their dog's actions. This helps pet owners to avoid any dog bite injury lawsuits or legal issues due to their pets attacking another person or pet.
On the other hand, there are dog owners that neglect their dog's needs and treat the animal unkindly. There are owners that raise a dog for illegal activities such as fighting other animals and threatening visitors to a property.
Regardless of the owner's activities, anyone injured by a dog bite in Scottsdale should seek the help of a qualified personal injury lawyer. Breyer Law Offices, P.C. offers representation to clients hurt by a dog. We can help you seek compensation for your dog bite injuries.
Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bites are the cause of more than 4.5 million injuries each year. About 20 percent of these dog bites are serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room or doctor's office. Children are especially at risk and receive the highest incidence of dog bites.
A dog bite can start as a minor injury, but could turn into a severe one if the animal's shots were not up-to-date. Further, moderate to severe dog bites could lead to life-long scars or require extensive repair through reconstructive surgery.
Unfortunately, there are cases of fatalities resulting from dog bites and attacks. Although these fatal dog bites are less common, the effects of the victim's death will touch all family members for the rest of their lives.
What Do I Do After a Dog Bite?
Just like any other injury, dog bite attorneys Mark and Alexis Breyer suggest seeking medical attention immediately and contacting local law enforcement. According to Arizona Dog Bite Law Statutes, the pet owner is accountable for the dog's actions, even if it's the first time the dog has bitten someone. What this means to a dog bite victim is that he or she can seek compensation for any damages resulting from the dog bite, such as medical expenses, time away from work, out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering and follow-up reconstructive care.
Time is of the essence, and a claim for an Arizona dog bite lawsuit should be within one year of the injury. Contact the Scottsdale personal injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. in Arizona for a free consultation to discuss your case. Call us at 602-267-1280, 623-930-8064, 480-753-4534, 520-624-4228 or en Español 602-222-8787.
