Why You May Need A Lawyer

Professional Evaluation of Your Claim

Handling a dog bite claim is a complex process. It will take an attorney considerable time and resources to completely gather all of the documentation, make a determination, and file the appropriate claim on you or your child's behalf. It is not an undertaking to be recommended to one who is not well versed in the complicated laws that govern such actions, and the documentation required to establish the true value of a claim.

Once an experienced attorney has gathered the necessary data, and determined the extent of the injury, he or she will know both the best way to proceed and the range of value the claim possesses.  

Protect Your Child

Most dog bites occur to children. In some states, financial recovery on behalf of a child in a dog bite injury claim is placed in a protective account until the child is 18 in most circumstances. Ensuring that the recovery for your child is maximized and properly structured to provide full benefit to your child's future is an extraordinarily important reason to seek legal counsel. 

Additionally, children are often asked to provide statements to insurance companies. Often an innocent statement can be turned into a possible defense by an insurance company. It is wise to have an attorney to protect your child's rights and prevent overreaching by insurance agents or defense attorneys. If our office pursues a claim on your family's behalf, you can be assured that professional legal counsel is obtaining all relevant medical records, reviewing all animal bite reports and other documentation as needed to obtain the highest possible settlement on your family's behalf.

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