Colorado Dog Bite Injury Attorney
| Were You Bitten During a Rescue?
If you’ve suffered a dog bite because you intervened when a dog was attacking another person or pet, the owner of the attacking dog is liable for your injuries, along with any damages. To confirm your rights as a rescuer injured in a dog attack, contact an experienced personal injury attorney for information on laws in your area. |
Every year, about 4.5 million people in the U.S. suffer dog bite injuries. That translates to more than 500 dog bites per hour nationwide. With such large numbers of dog attacks taking place, it wouldn’t be unlikely to witness such an incident. Or to become caught up in an attack while you’re innocently trying to walk your own dog. You and your pet could easily become targets of a dangerous or aggressive dog that hasn’t been properly secured. When you’ve suffered a dog bite, you may need the guidance that a qualified personal injury attorney can offer.
At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our Denver dog bite injury attorneysknow the laws that apply to the many bite scenarios that can occur. We understand how shocking and painful it is to be attacked by a dog, especially a large and powerful animal. We know that you can easily find yourself in need of medical care, perhaps over an unexpectedly long period of time if your injuries are serious or extensive. You shouldn’t be expected to pay for care that is necessary because of a dog owner’s carelessness or negligence. We can assess your situation and advise you about your legal rights.
Suppose you do witness a dog attack, and you rush to the aid of an adult or child who is being injured. In the course of helping the victim of the dog attack, you receive bite wounds, too. In most cases, the owner of the dog that attacked you will also be liable for your injuries. Even though you made a conscious choice to go to the rescue of someone under attack, you would not be viewed as provoking an attack on yourself.
The same holds true if you are injured while trying to save your own dog (or other pet) from an attack. The law says that you are entitled to take action to protect yourself and your property. If you fear that serious injury or death is threatened by an attacking dog, it is legal to take protective action, even if you have to kill the attacking animal. For legal purposes, pets are considered your property. It is important to know, though, that laws vary. Some locales specify the types of domestic animals you may legally kill an attacking dog to defend.
The Colorado dog bite injury lawyers at the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal are dedicated to protecting the rights of those injured when they’ve come to the rescue of another person or an animal under attack by a dog. We will act decisively to ensure that you have every opportunity to recover damages due you for your injuries. Our veteran personal injury attorneys believe that you shouldn’t suffer because you courageously intervened to help someone else. Call our offices and schedule a free consultation. We’ll review the circumstances of your injury, and we’ll explain your rights. When you need a strong and informed advocate who is prepared to defend your interests, call the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal at (303) 825-2223.
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