DOG BITE/ATTACK MONEY COMPENSATION
In Minnesota, a dog owner is responsible for any injury caused by their dog. As a result, if you have been attacked or bitten by a dog, you have a claim for money compensation against the owner’s insurance. This includes payment of medical bills and more. Our top dog bite lawyers have handled hundreds of cases over the past 25 years. At a minimum, the dog owner’s insurance must pay for medical bills. However, in most cases they will also pay additional compensation for scars and pain and suffering.
In some ways, it seems cold to pay money for a dog bite. However, that is really all there is. The money for a dog bite is first used to pay medical bills and other expenses. Further, with a permanent scar, money is the only remedy. Basically, the money acts as an acknowledgement of the harm that was done.
There are thousands of dog bite cases across the United States every year. In Minnesota, our dog bite lawyers get calls almost every day. Fortunately, most dog owners have homeowners insurance or renters insurance that covers these incidents. The insurance company will pay the money compensation for the dog owner. This is usually a relief to the dog owner, because they do not have to pay directly themselves. Also, the dog owner often feels responsible and wants the victim to be compensated.
HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU GET FOR A DOG BITE?
The amount of money compensation you get for a dog bite or attack mostly depends on how serious the injury is. If the injury is a small puncture wound, it may be worth a few thousand dollars at most. However, our attorneys have handled many cases where the dog caused very serious injuries. For example, we had a case where the dog completely tore off our client’s nose. We have also had cases where our client lost a significant portion of their cheek or ear. Those serious cases can result in very significant money payment, sometimes a million dollars or more.
EXPERIENCED DOG BITE LAWYERS
If you have been bitten by a dog and would like to know your rights, call us for a free consultation with a best MN attorney. Our dog bite lawyers are experienced and we get results. Our primary purpose is to get full compensation for our injured clients. In addition to a free consultation, we never charge anything until you receive compensation for your injury. We have offices where you can meet an attorney in Minneapolis, Edina, and Woodbury. In addition, our lawyers make house calls and will come to you anywhere in Minnesota.