Dog Bites

Compensation for a Dog Bite Injury

It does not matter whether the owner of a dog knew about the dog's vicious tendencies before it bit you. If a dog bit you, the owner is liable for your injury. Only when you were trespassing, teasing, or tormenting the dog does the owner avoid liability. Dog owners do not enjoy the luxury of the one bite rule in Connecticut.

A dog bite can leave injuries that last a lifetime. If a dog bit you, contact a lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald M. Gallant for a free initial consultation. Our firm advocates for the rights of people who suffered a dog bite injury.

Consequences of a Dog Bite Injury

Unfortunately, children suffer the majority of dog bite attacks. Unable to understand the dangerousness of some dogs, children place themselves in harm's way. It is the responsibility of the dog's owner to keep the animal under control.

A dog bite injury is extremely painful and can last a long time., It often includes injuries to the head and neck, and can leave painful emotional scars. Attorney Gallant represents people who suffered a dog bite injury involving:

• Puncture wounds and lacerations
• Scars and disfigurements
• Damage to nerves
• Serious infections
• Wrongful death

Monetary Compensation for Injuries

In most cases, the homeowner's insurance policy of the dog owner covers expenses caused by a dog bite injury. Certain insurance polices exclude injuries caused by certain breeds of dogs, and after multiple attacks. You can still file a personal injury suit directly against the dog owner, if they do not have insurance.

You should contact the local dog warden and licensing authority to report the dog bite, and to learn about vaccinations. Contact us to set up a free initial consultation with attorney Gerald M. Gallant. We counsel people throughout Southern Connecticut, including people in Shelton, Bridgeport, New Haven, Danbury, Waterbury, Stratford, Trumbull, West Haven, East Haven, Fairfield, Orange, Woodbridge, Hamden, Naugatuck, Ansonia, Derbv, Seymour, Oxford, Monroe, Wallingford, Fairfield County, New Haven County, and throughout the Naugatuck Valley.