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Connecticut Dog Bite Lawyer
Connecticut Dog Bite Attorney
Dogs are popular pets throughout Connecticut, but when a dog bites a person unexpectedly, the victim needs to know their legal options under Connecticut’s dog bite laws. An experienced Connecticut dog bite lawyer is an essential resource in this situation. Your attorney can help you establish liability for your injury and pursue compensation for the economic and non-economic damages you have suffered.
Experienced Legal Counsel for Dog Bite Injury Claims in Connecticut
Suisman Shapiro has been representing injured clients throughout Connecticut for more than 80 years, and our team of attorneys has a proven record of success with a wide range of personal injury claims, including dog bite claims. Connecticut enforces a strict liability rule for dog bites, meaning a dog owner is strictly liable for any damages their pet causes to another person, regardless of whether the dog has a history of previous attacks.
Our Connecticut personal injury attorneys can help you gather the evidence you need to hold a dog owner accountable for the injuries their pet has caused. We are confident in our ability to provide responsive, results-driven legal counsel in the most challenging cases, and we will explain all the Connecticut dog bite laws that apply to your situation. Our goal in every personal injury case we accept is to guide our client to a favorable outcome as efficiently as possible.
Building Your Dog Bite Case in Connecticut
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, about 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. In 2023, insurers paid more than $1.12 billion in compensation for injury claims related to dog bites and other injuries resulting from dog attacks nationwide, and the average cost of an insurance claim for a dog bite in 2023 was $58,545. Any dog can bite and injure someone, even those with no history of prior attacks.
A Connecticut dog bite attorney can gather evidence to help you hold the dog owner accountable. Under the strict liability rule, the victim of a dog attack does not necessarily need to prove that the dog owner was negligent, only that their dog injured them and they did not provoke the attack in any way. Additionally, the victim must have been legally present at the location where the attack occurred for strict liability to apply to the dog owner.
A personal injury plaintiff in Connecticut has the right to claim compensation for all of the economic damages they suffered because of the defendant’s actions. In most personal injury cases, these economic damages include medical bills, lost income, and lost future earning capacity if they suffered a serious injury that diminished their ability to work in the future. Additionally, the plaintiff can claim compensation for their pain and suffering.
The Connecticut strict liability rule for dog attacks may seem straightforward, but do not assume that you can handle your case on your own and achieve a positive result. A skilled Connecticut dog bite lawyer is an invaluable asset to have on your side, and the team at Suisman Shapiro is ready to help with every step of your proceedings. Reach out to our firm as soon as possible to learn how our team can assist with your case.
FAQs
What Happens to a Dog After it Bites Someone in Connecticut?
After a dog bites someone in Connecticut, animal control authorities will usually require the owner to pay for a mandatory quarantine period. During this time, the dog will be checked for rabies and signs of other infectious diseases. After most of these incidents, the dogs are then returned to their owners. However, if the dog is determined to be a threat to public health and safety, it could be euthanized.
What Is My Dog Bite Claim Worth in Connecticut?
The value of your dog bite claim in Connecticut depends on the severity of your damages. You may be eligible to claim compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, lost future earning capacity, and your pain and suffering. An experienced Connecticut dog bite attorney can accurately determine the full potential value of your case, and you are more likely to secure appropriate compensation with their assistance.
What Are Defenses Against Connecticut’s Strict Liability Rule?
The two most common defenses against Connecticut’s strict liability rule are provocation and trespassing. If the victim of a dog attack provoked the dog in any way, such as by abusing the animal or assaulting the owner, this could be a defense against strict liability. Similarly, the victim must have been legally present at the location where the attack occurred. If they were trespassing on private property and were bitten by the property owner’s dog, strict liability may not apply.
Why Should I Hire a Dog Bite Lawyer?
You should hire a dog bite lawyer to increase your chances of success with your case. A skilled Connecticut dog bite lawyer can help you assert strict liability for the dog owner, resolve any liability disputes they raise, and accurately determine the full scope of the damages you are eligible to claim. You are more likely to secure appropriate compensation for your damages with an experienced attorney’s help.
What Does it Cost to Hire a Dog Bite Lawyer in Connecticut?
The cost to hire a dog bite lawyer in Connecticut will be a percentage of your total compensation if you choose Suisman Shapiro to represent you. Our firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no charge unless we recover compensation for you. This policy aims to make legal counsel accessible to those who need it most at no additional risk. If we are unable to recover compensation for you, there is no charge.
The team at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law has decades of experience representing injured clients in a wide range of personal injury cases throughout Connecticut. Dog bite cases often appear straightforward at first, only for injured victims to encounter complications they do not know how to resolve on their own. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a Connecticut dog bite lawyer and learn how we can help with your case.
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