DOG BITE LAWYERS MN – IS IT WORTH SUING?

Is it worth suing for a dog bite? It really depends on the extent of the injury. Unfortunately, being bitten by a dog is a very common problem. Our dog bite lawyers get calls on this every day. Often, people first want to know whether it is even worth it to sue. In the initial consultation, our lawyers discuss the situation and look at the dog bite photos. Then we advise you on whether it is worth it to pursue a case.

A dog owner in Minnensota is responsible if their dog injures someone. There is no excuse even when it has never happened before. In most cases, our dog bite lawyers go after the homeowners insurance of the dog owner. Sometimes, the dog owner is worried about their dog or their insurance rates goign up. Also, the victim often knows the dog owner and doesn’t want to cause problems for them. Therefore, it can be a touching decision whether to sue for a dog bite.

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Whether to sue for a dog bite starts with the medical bills. In some cases, the victim gets rabies shots. Rabies shots can be very expensive. Of course, more other, the victim needs medical treatment, usually from an emergency room visit or a plastic surgion. Unfortunately, a future plastic surgery procedure can also be required. All of these things are expensive. In those situations, it makes sense to make a homeowners insurance claim againt the dog owners insurance. Even if their rates go up, it won’t be nearly as much as the cost of the medical bills.

On the other hand, our dog bite lawyers also talk to many people with simple puncture wounds. In some cases the puncture wounds can cause nerve damage and leave permanent symptoms. However, usually a puncture wound will heal well with no need for further treatment. In those cases, we often advise the victim to think more about whether its worth it to sue for the dog bite.

If you were bitten or attacked by a dog, call us for a free consultation. Our dog bite lawyers will meet you at our office, your home or over Zoom. We are always willing to discuss you case and give you honest advise about whether it it worth it.