If you or your child was recently bitten by a dog in Rock County, Wisconsin, don’t hesitate to call Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C.. You deserve compensation for your medical expenses, disability, distress, and damages. Our award-winning Rock County dog bite lawyers can help you fight for a maximum recovery.
For more than four decades, Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., has provided passionate and winning legal representation to victims of dog bites and animal attacks. Our case results include over $100 million in monetary awards, including countless million-dollar and multi-million-dollar recoveries.
Now, we’re ready to ensure you’re justly compensated for your dog bite injuries, too. Call our law office in Rock County, WI, at (608) 256-8356 for a free consultation.
You have one shot at getting compensation for your dog bite injuries, so it’s critical that you make the most of it. Increase the odds of a meaningful recovery and show the insurance company that you won’t be pushed around by hiring our Rock County personal injury lawyers to fight for you.
We’re award-winning Wisconsin trial lawyers with 140+ years of combined experience and an unrivaled track record of success.
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Clients are the heart and soul of our law firm, which is why we strive to ensure that our client satisfaction is second to none. We understand your life may have been changed forever because of your dog bite injuries, and we’re committed to applying our considerable experience, knowledge, and resources to getting the monetary justice you deserve.
We offer a free consultation, so call our skilled Rock County dog bite attorneys for assistance now.
Some states operate under a “one bite” rule, which protects the owner of an animal the first time the animal bites someone. Wisconsin has much more victim-friendly laws in place.
Under Wisconsin’s dog bite law, a dog’s owner is strictly liable for dog bite injuries even if the animal has no history of aggression or viciousness. In these situations, a dog’s owner is responsible for the full value of the victim’s damages, which can include medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress.
For subsequent dog bites, a dog’s owner is liable for twice the amount of a victim’s damages if the dog uses “sufficient force to break the skin and cause permanent physical scarring or disfigurement.” In these situations, the dog owner knew or should have known of the dog’s vicious tendencies and should have taken necessary steps to prevent additional attacks.
It depends on who you sue. Depending on the circumstances of the case, dog bite lawsuits can be based on strict liability or negligence.
If you file a claim against a dog’s owner (or submit a claim to their homeowner’s insurance company), your claim will be based on strict liability.
You’ll need to establish:
If the dog has bitten someone in the past and you’ve suffered serious physical injuries, you’ll need to establish the dog’s history of aggression to recover double your damages.
There are also times when someone other than the dog’s owner might be liable for your dog bite injuries. Most often, these are matters of premises liability. If you were bitten by a dog with a history of vicious tendencies on someone else’s property, you could potentially sue the property owner if the owner knew of the dog’s history and failed to take steps to protect you or warn you.
If you file a dog bite lawsuit against a property owner, you’ll have to prove that their negligence contributed to your dog bite injuries:
You can bring a claim against the dog’s owner and other liable parties – like a landlord, government agency, or business – to try to maximize your recovery.
Every year, millions of people suffer dog bite injuries – half of them children. Needless to say, not all dog bite victims will have the same experience or face the same types of consequences. So, the potential value of every victim’s dog bite claim is different.
Many factors will be relevant when calculating what your dog bite case is worth:
The more your life changes, the more you can expect to receive from the dog’s owner, an insurance company, or another liable party when your dog bite injury case is settled or resolved at trial.
Victims of dog bites in Wisconsin can pursue compensatory damages – including economic awards and non-economic awards – for:
Damages can potentially be doubled if the dog that bit you has bitten someone in the past, and the dog’s owner knew or should have known about it.
It’s common for victims of dog bites in Rock County, WI, to suffer:
Always report the dog bite to the police and/or property owner, document the injuries, and seek timely medical treatment. These steps can be vital to the success of a personal injury claim to get compensation for your life-changing dog bite injuries.
Between your medical bills and an inability to work, dog bites can be costly. Asking for help shouldn’t add to the financial stress you’re experiencing right now. That’s why Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C. represents dog bite victims on a contingent basis.
Pay nothing to hire our dog bite attorneys in Rock County until we’ve won compensation for your personal injury case.
When we recover a settlement or win a verdict for you at trial, our fees are deducted from that financial award. You pay nothing out of pocket to get the help you need, and nothing at all unless we win.
You’ll have up to three years to pursue compensation for your dog bite injuries in Rock County, Wisconsin.
The three-year statute of limitations could be paused if a dog bit a child and a parent does not bring a claim on their behalf. In these situations, the statute of limitations begins to run on the child’s 18th birthday, when they have the legal ability to file a claim on their own.
If you miss the filing deadline, you won’t be able to hold the dog’s owner accountable for your dog bite injuries.
Contact Eisenberg Law Offices, S.C., if you’ve recently been bitten by a dog in Rock County, Wisconsin. The dog’s owner has to be held accountable for their dog’s vicious actions. Our Rock County dog bite lawyers can offer the experienced, powerful legal representation you’ll need to get the financial justice you deserve.
We’ve helped our clients win over $100 million in damages. Now, you can benefit from our team’s 140+ years of combined legal experience and discover how we can make a difference in your life after a dog bite, too.
Call us today to schedule your free case evaluation with a Rock County dog bite attorney.
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