|  You visit a friend’s home and their dog’s territorial nature leads to a painful encounter. Maybe you’re jogging along a public pathway and you attract unwanted canine attention. At times, dogs can exhibit frighteningly violent behavior toward small children. To avoid such tragedies, dog owners have an obligation to maintain control over their pets by using proper restraints and warning visitors of potential aggression.
Sometimes, jobs such as postal and package delivery, electric meter reading or lawn care require workers to enter private property. For these scenarios, keeping dogs leashed or inside secure enclosures and posting signs warning of aggressive animals are necessary precautions. Likewise, owners who bring their dogs to another person’s property or a public area are responsible for the animal’s behavior. When dogs are left to roam freely, unpleasant situations can occur.
Few experiences are as frightening and disturbing as being attacked by an animal. Scarring, long-term pain and loss of mobility are the physical effects, while emotional and psychological trauma can last a lifetime. These awful experiences can disrupt your work and personal life, while burdening you with surgeries, physical therapy and costly medical bills.
Dog bite victims are sometimes hesitant to bring lawsuits against someone they know, but when dog owners fail to properly control their pets and/or warn others of potential danger, they can be held liable for injuries that may occur. Moreover, the individual’s homeowner’s insurance covers injuries that occur on their property, so most lawsuits are filed against an insurance company. However, in cases where extenuating circumstances require additional action, we will diligently pursue a resolution that best addresses your needs.
Our Pledge: In this, and each of our practice areas, Yanchuck, Berman, Wadley and Zervos provides the attentive, personal service you deserve. It’s more than representation – it’s relationship, so you will meet and speak with the lawyer who handles your case. We dig deep, push hard and never lose sight of our true objective – serving your needs.
Rest assured that the diligence of our highly-experienced team of trial attorneys will deliver superior service and relentless dedication. If you or someone you love has been bitten by a dog, call us for a free consultation and we’ll establish a plan that delivers the optimal outcome for you.
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