DOG MAULED CHILD – SERIOUS INJURY ATTORNEYS
Our lawyers handle cases where a dog bites or attacks a child. Unfortunately, with some dog breeds, the injuries can be very serious. When a dog mauls a child, there are lifelong consequences. In most cases, the child will survive. However, extensive surgery may be required, and there is often permanent disfigurement. Whatever the situation, if the dog attack is serious, homeowners insurance may be available to pay compensation.
The law in Minnesota holds the dog owner liable for any injury caused by their dog. A responsible dog owner also wants to provide compensation for any person who was injured by their dog. This is especially true if a dog mauls or seriously injures a child. There will be immediate medical bills, and possibly future medical bills to repair scars, etc. That is the purpose of having homeowners insurance.
Here is the Minnesota law regarding dog bite:
347.22 DAMAGES, DOG OWNER LIABLE
If a dog, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is acting peaceably in any place where the person may lawfully be, the owner of the dog is liable in damages. The term “owner” includes any person harboring or keeping a dog. However, the owner shall be primarily liable.
Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin are personal injury lawyers in MN with 25 years’ experience. Our lawyers have helped hundreds of people get full and fair compensation for their injuries after a dog attack. Every year, our lawyers represent children, workers, and others bitten by a dog or attacked and injured by a dog in Minnesota. An experienced dog bite attorney is important to help deal with complicated medical and homeowners insurance issues. We make sure your child is fully compensated for the injury, including scars and future treatment.
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE FOR DOG BITE INJURY
When you call our office, a dog bite lawyer will explain the homeowners insurance to you, and whether you can sue or make a claim. In fact, there may be a claim even if the dog is owned by someone in your own family. If your child has been bitten by a dog or injured by a dog in Minnesota, you can meet us at our offices in Edina, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, or Woodbury.
One of our top dog bite lawyers can also meet you at your home in St. Paul Minnesota, Roseville, Forest Lake, Roseville MN, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Lino Lakes, Anoka MN, Maple Grove, and Plymouth. Also, Rogers, Chanhassen, Chaska, Apple Valley, Richfield MN, Bloomington Minnesota, Lakeville, Burnsville, and other cities throughout Minnesota. We will provide you with a free consultation and answer your questions about a homeowner’s insurance claim for a dog bite. Also, we never charge anything unless you are compensated for your injury.