Dog Bites Attorneys In Hartford
It’s hard for people who have not experienced a dog bite to understand that it is a harrowing, painful experience. Most people see dogs as kind-hearted, goofy pets. However, when dog attacks happen, the victims deserve medical assistance and care that insurance companies will do everything in their power to deny.
At Brignole, Bush & Lewis, LLC, we’ve fought for clients suffering from serious injuries anywhere in Hartford. As dog bite attorneys, we are tough and compassionate in the ways you need to recover compensation under Connecticut personal injury law. For 30 years, we’ve been a resource for our clients in their most difficult battles.
What Does The Law Say About Dog Bites In Hartford?
Animal attacks, and specifically dog bites, fall under the area of personal injury law known as “premises liability”. A premises liability claim functions under the idea that the owner of a piece of property has the responsibility to the public that it is safe. In most cases, this refers to a person or company’s real estate. However, that responsibility does extend to an individual’s pets.
Additionally, Connecticut law requires strict liability for all dog attacks, meaning that in any dog attack, the owner is liable for all damages caused. There are some notable exceptions, such as if the victim was trespassing or taunting/abusing the dog, but those defenses must be proved in court.
Since the homeowner is strictly liable, that means as your Hartford personal injury attorneys, we’ll pursue them for the full damages.
Dog Bites Are Painful, Dangerous Injuries, And Complex Legal Cases
The fact is that the injuries caused by dog bites are serious and occasionally life-threatening, because of how savage a dog attack can be. These injuries include:
- Facial disfigurement
- Severe maulings
- Virulent, fast-moving infections
- Deep puncture wounds
- Broken bones
Dogs have the potential to cause considerable harm to people. These injuries will require expensive medical care, from initial stabilization to long-term rehabilitation and cosmetic reconstructive surgery. These are hospital bills that people cannot hope to manage on their own.
However, insurance companies fight any claim against their insureds aggressively. In dog bite cases specifically, they will work hard to imply your fault for your injuries. Our job is to work harder, fight harder, and help you secure the compensation you need and deserve.
Dedication You Need, Representation You Can Trust
We take immense pride in being attorneys fighting for the people who need help the most. Our clients are all over Hartford and Connecticut, and they all need the insight and strength we deliver for our clients again and again. We put our 30 years of aggressive personal injury representation experience to work for you.
Every time you ask us a question, every time you worry about what comes next, we’ll be there for you with answers. We know that dog bites are painful, and the legal process to simply get the care you need is far harder than you expected. It’s a sad truth, but we’ll fight for you. Call us today at 860-856-8361 or send an email using this online form.