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Dog Bites
Dog bites are quite common these days and can cause serious injuries such as compound fractures, puncture wounds, nerve damage, facial lacerations, scarring and disfigurement, rabies, emotional trauma, or a few internal injuries. Though dogs show an endless amount of love, they can cause damage to your property and even harm you.
Common Dog Bite Injuries
PUNCTURE WOUNDS
Deep tissue bites that carry a high risk of severe infection and scarring.
COMPOUND FRACTURES
Powerful jaw pressure often leads to broken bones requiring extensive surgery.
FACIAL LACERATIONS
Often affecting children, these wounds cause lasting physical and emotional trauma.
NERVE DAMAGE
Crushing bites can severe nerves, resulting in long-term or permanent loss of function.
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The Physical and Emotional Toll
If you've ever been a dog bite victim, you know how painful it can be. There are people who suffer permanent physical disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and more, after a vicious animal attack.
Similarly, dog bites can be very dangerous, painful, and expensive. Dealing with the aftermath requires professional legal advocacy to ensure your short and long-term suffering is accounted for.
Navigating the Legal Process
From a legal perspective, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses after being bitten by someone else's dog. But getting a claim isn't easy, especially if you don't have an experienced dog bite attorney by your side.
“We can help you navigate through the legal process, assess your case, and bring it to a fair resolution, all while making sure that you get compensated for your damages.”
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Refuting Opposing Defenses
Being bitten by a dog is a traumatic experience, and navigating the legal aftermath shouldn't add to your burden. We are intimately aware of the defenses that opposing counsel and insurance companies will try to use against you—and exactly how to refute them.
Trespassing: Opposing lawyers may claim you had no legal right to be on the property. We meticulously gather evidence to prove your lawful presence at the time of the incident.
Provocation: A frequent defense is arguing the animal was tormented or provoked. We work to establish the true timeline and facts of the unprovoked attack.
Comparative Negligence: They may attempt to shift the blame, arguing your actions contributed to the bite. We aggressively defend against these claims to protect your right to full compensation.
Don't Let Them Diminish Your Claim
If you're dealing with a lawsuit involving injuries caused by a dog, get in touch with Craig J. Concannon, P.C. at the earliest opportunity. The sooner we start building your case, the stronger your position will be.
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