Broomfield Dog Bite Lawyer

If a dog has bitten you, you need to understand your legal rights for recovering compensation to pay for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages. A Broomfield personal injury lawyer can discuss this information during a free, no-obligation case review.

Call (720) 863-6006 today for expert legal advice at Daniels & Scriven, P.C..

How a Dog Bite Lawyer Can Help

Dog bites can be harrowing experiences. A compassionate attorney can handle the legal complexities of your personal injury claim while you focus on healing. When you hire Daniels & Scriven, P.C., we can help by:

• Explaining your legal rights during a free, no-obligation consultation
• Establishing the dog owner’s liability
• Documenting the full extent of your injuries
• Pursuing maximum compensation for your injuries

We want to help you recover the compensation you deserve after someone’s carelessness led to your dog bite injuries. Call us today for a free case review to get started.

Common Injuries from Dog Bites

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 89 million dogs are owned in the United States. 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, one of five of which are serious enough to require medical attention. Being such a common occurrence, dog bites can cause various types of injuries, including:

• Physical injuries – Dog bites can result in avulsion wounds, nerve damage, broken bones, soft tissue injuries, and other serious injuries. Some dog bites cause scarring and disfigurement.
• Emotional injuries – Long after the physical injuries heal, dog bite victims may continue to struggle with the emotional aftermath. They may suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges.
• Infections – Dog bites can also result in infections such as rabies, as well as staph and strep infections. Dogs have bacteria in their mouths. An open wound can allow that bacteria to seep in and infect your blood and body.

Colorado Law on Dog Bites

Colorado is a strict liability state for dog bites. Under Colorado law, dog owners are responsible for paying economic damages to dog bite victims who are bitten while lawfully on the property and suffer serious bodily injury or death. The dog owner’s knowledge or lack of knowledge regarding the dog’s violent tendencies and prior history of biting is immaterial.

If your loved one was involved in a fatal dog attack, do not hesitate to call a wrongful death attorney in Broomfield today to get the justice they deserve.

What to Do After a Dog Bite

If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, take these steps to protect your health and legal rights:

• Get to safety – Get away from an unleashed, uncontrolled dog that may further harm you.
• Seek medical attention – Many dog bites become infected, so it’s important to seek medical treatment even if you don’t think the injury is that bad.
• Notify local authorities – Report the accident to local authorities, whether that’s the local police or animal control. Describe the dog and provide the owner’s name, if known. Ask for a copy of the official report once it is prepared.
• Contact an experienced lawyer – Call a knowledgeable dog bite lawyer for further steps.

Call Our Broomfield Dog Bite Lawyers Today

You should not have to pay the consequences for someone’s careless decision to allow their dog to bite you.

Contact Daniels & Scriven, P.C. today at (720) 863-6006 for a free consultation with an experienced Broomfield dog bite lawyer.