LAWYER FOR DOG BITE / INJURY BLOOMINGTON MN
Dogs are family animals. They love their people and their people love them. Unfortunately, some dogs can be overprotective. Our dog bite lawyers handle cases in Bloomington every year. Of course, most people try to socialize and train their dog to avoid harming others. However, dogs are animals and sometimes they instinctively react.
Many people think of certain large breeds when they think of a dog attack. However, it can really be any breed and any size dog. In Bloomington, people have all dog breeds. A surprising number of dogs get off their property every year. In fact, Bloomington Animal Control responds to nearly 3000 animal related call for service each year. Many of our dog bite cases occur when a dog leaves its property and attacks someone on the street. However, even more often, the dog attack occurs on the owner’s property. Our dog bite lawyers handle all kinds of situations.
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE FOR DOG BITE BLOOMINGTON
The dog bite law in Minnesota is very strict. Basically, the owner is responsible if their dog injures someone. It doesn’t matter if the dog has attacked before or where the attack takes place. Fortunately, most dog owners have homeowners insurance that covers their liability. Many dog bite cases require a hospital visit and sometimes plastic surgery. The medical bills are expensive. Further, even with plastic surgery, there can be permanent scarring on the dog bite victim. Homeowner’s insurance will pay the medical bills and compensation for the scarring.
DOG BITE LAWYERS
If you have been bitten by a dog in Bloomington, call us for a free consultation. Our dog bite lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience successfully handling hundreds of cases. You can come to our office near Highway 100 and 50th street, or a lawyer will come to your home. We will explain your rights and protect your interests. It can be uncomfortable to pursue a claim against a friend or neighbor. However, we have been down that path many times, and we know how to handle it. Our lawyers can be sensitive to the situation and still get you the results you are entitled to.