Connecticut Dog Bite Lawyer

While talking over a dog bite suit with a Connecticut dog bite lawyer she told me that no one may be refused representation on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability by any lawyer in the State of Connecticut.

The Connecticut dog bite lawyer also pointed out to me that animal owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their animals. In many dog-bite cases, the dog's owner will be required to pay for the scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and all medical bills and lost wages associated with a dog attack. Most states have statutes making it difficult for dog owners to avoid liability for injuries caused by dog attacks. Sometimes the person taking care of the dog, often called the boarder, or keeper may also responsible. Unfortunately, a large number of dog bites cause serious injury to small children. Scars can be a serious, life-long result of a dog bite. Children are particularly susceptible to bites around the head and face and often suffer disfiguring scarring. Scars are more than physical injuries, also causing emotional injuries and fear. Scars may require plastic surgery which often must wait until the scar matures, usually about a year. Scarring has a very real impact on self image and can have significant psychological impact. As the Connecticut dog bite lawyer told me a dog owner is responsible for the acts of their dogs. If you have been bitten or injured by a dog you may be entitled to compensation. However the Connecticut dog bite lawyer told me that there are some instances where a dog owner would not be liable such as if you are somewhere you were not legally supposed to be, such as while trespassing, or if you willfully provoked the dog.