Connecticut Dog Attacks Lawyer
Has your dog been attacked by another dog? You have options.
These expenses can be surprisingly high. It is possible that these expenses related to your dog being attacked and injured can be recovered. If your dog has been attacked, please take a moment to look over the FAQs below to see if you can find an answer to help you make an informed decision on how to proceed.
If you have any questions, please contact Attorney Matthew Forrest and he can discuss the details of your situation and help you determine what is the best course of action to pursue. Contact information is at the bottom of this page.
What if you have been bitten by someone else’s dog?
Since the pandemic restrictions were first imposed, more people than ever are running, walking, biking, hiking outdoors. Many people are doing so with their dogs in tow. Too many of these people are new to the outdoors and unfamiliar with some of the rules and unspoken courtesies that the regulars take for granted.
As a result, more dogs than ever are in parks and on trails and unleashed.
Every year – every normal year, that is – more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States, and more than 800,000 receive medical attention for those bites (per the CDC).
Those numbers are sure to rise, at least as long as pandemic restrictions are in place.
Dog bites can cause severe injuries, even disfiguring ones. Emotional trauma is a common side effect of being bitten by a dog – everyone knows someone who is scared to death of dogs because of a childhood incident.
The most important thing you should know about dog bites is that they are almost always preventable. Dog bites don’t usually occur when owners take proper precautions, follow the leash laws, act with good common sense.
Negligent dog owners are responsible for their dogs’ actions. If our friend above was ever attacked by one of those ‘friendly’ dogs running in a park off the leash, it’s not the dog’s fault – dogs do dog things. The owner who thinks their dog is friendly under any conditions is at fault.
People who are attacked by dogs are victims. They have the right to recover from their physical injuries and emotional trauma.
Forrest McPadden represents victims of dog attacks.
We are here for you, please do not hesitate to call with any questions.
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Dog Attack FAQs
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Can I recover expenses associated with my dog being attacked?
What kinds of expenses may be recoverable?
I used to be able to leave my dog home alone before the attack and now I have to pay for day care. Are these expenses recoverable?
What if my dog is mortally wounded as a result of the attack?
What about another kind of pet that does harm? Can damages be recovered?
Who pays for my dog’s expenses if I decide to pursue a recovery?
My dog was injured in an attack by another dog and now needs physical therapy to regain use of its leg. Are expenses associated with this recoverable?
What about expenses associated with purebred dogs?
What if my dog needs a prosthetic limb or wheels as a result of being injured in an attack?
Does Connecticut have a “one-bite” rule?
In what other circumstances may injuries sustained by a dog bite be eligible for recovery?
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