HOW BAD DOES A DOG BITE HAVE TO BE TO SUE? – LAWYERS MN

The Rochlin Law Firm has been handling Minnesota dog bite cases for 25 years. Should you sue the dog owner if their dog bit you? Our lawyers are often asked, “how bad does the dog bite have to be before I can or should sue?” The answer, technically, is that you can sue for any injury. In Minnesota, a dog owner is almost always responsible for any injury caused by their dog. However, that does not necessarily mean that it makes sense to sue. In fact, when you call our offices, that is one of the things our dog bite lawyers will discuss with you.

Sometimes the decision is obvious. Many of our dog bite cases involve serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. This could include skin grafts and multiple surgeries. In those cases, the medical bills and other losses are so high it makes total sense to bring a claim.

In some cases, the biting dog is owned by a friend or relative of the victim. However, even in those cases, our dog bite lawyers recommend bringing the case if the injury is serious. Of course, the victim may be worried about the dog or dog owner. However, we assure them that nothing bad will happen to the dog owner, and the fate of the dog will be decided by law enforcement anyway.

At the same time, even if the dog is owned by a stranger, our lawyers do not always recommend you sue. If the injury is minor and easily healed on its own, it is often not worth it. Although, we do still recommend you report the incident to law enforcement. We want the dog on their radar to prevent worse incidents with other people – especially children.

DOG BITE LAWYERS MN

If you were bitten by a dog, call the Rochlin Law Firm for a free consultation. Our dog bite lawyers have handled hundreds of dog bite cases throughout Minnesota and recovered millions of dollars for dog bite victims.

We will start by discussing the situation with you and helping you decide if its worth it to proceed. If your dog bite injury is serious, our lawyers will make sure you get all available compensation. When you call us, you will speak directly with a lawyer, not an assistant. Then, we will meet with you at our office or your home anywhere in MN. There is never any fee until you receive compensation for your injuries.