- How a Lawyer From Our Firm Can Help You With Your Case
- Dog Bite Laws in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations On Dog Bite Claims
- Dog Bites Can Cause Serious Injuries and Illnesses
- Contact Berger and Green Today
Dog bites can cause lasting physical pain, long-term emotional trauma, and financial instability.
If your dog bite left you out of work and struggling to pay medical bills and other expenses, a Crawford County dog bite lawyer from Berger and Green can help you seek financial recovery from the dog’s owner.
How a Lawyer From Our Firm Can Help You With Your Case
When you are trying to recover from a dog bite injury, the process of recovering damages for your financial losses may seem confusing or stressful.
Our Crawford County, Pennsylvania lawyers can take the weight of pursuing legal action off your shoulders by collecting documents and other items from you and other parties involved in the incident, using them to prove negligence in your case, and seeking just compensation based on the extent of your damages.
Gather Evidence to Support Your Claim
When dogs bite, their owners sometimes try to defend themselves against civil claims by arguing that the victim provoked their dog or the victim trespassed on their property. A Crawford County dog bite lawyer from our firm can collect relevant evidence to prove that you suffered your injury at no fault of your own.
The types of evidence that may support your case include:
- Eyewitness statements
- Medical records
- Medical expert testimony
- Photos or videos from the scene
- Police reports
After completing our investigation into your injury, our lawyers will use the information to establish the liability of the dog owner so we can move forward with your claim.
Pursue Financial Awards
Compensation in dog bite cases varies depending on the circumstances of the incident and the extent of the victim’s injuries. An attorney from our firm can examine the facts of the case to calculate an award amount based on how your dog bite injury has affected and will continue to affect your life.
We will work with you to determine a fair amount to pursue for your injuries, and once we have filed your claim, send a demand letter to the liable party’s insurance company outlining our requests. If they do not accept the terms, we will continue to negotiate for an adequate settlement for you.
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Start A Free EvaluationDog Bite Laws in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law states that, in the event of a dog bite in which the victim suffers a severe injury, the dog owner has to pay for their damages. The court upholds this law even if the dog has never bitten someone before.
In some cases, though, the owner may be liable for more than medical injuries. If the owner did not know of the dog’s violent propensities, the aforementioned law applies, but if the victim suffered injuries and the owner knew that the dog posed a risk to others, they can be held responsible for all damages.
However, proving negligence plays a major role in seeking financial recovery from the owner. If you can prove that the owner was negligent in failing to reasonably protect you from the dog and that this negligence caused your injuries and damages, you may be able to pursue compensation.
Pennsylvania’s dog bite laws can be complicated, but our lawyers will cut through the legal jargon for you and help you feel more confident with the options you have in your case. We will also answer any questions you have at any point in the process and provide you with regular updates so that you can track the progress of your case.
We know you’re hurting. We can help. Free case evaluations, home and hospital visits.
Contact Us Now For HelpPennsylvania Statute of Limitations On Dog Bite Claims
According to Pennsylvania law, you have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit after your injury occurs. Pa. C.S.A. § 5524 holds that victims who suffer personal injuries, including dog bites, as the result of someone else’s negligence typically have up to two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party.
If you do not file by the time the statute of limitations runs out, you generally lose your chance to seek financial awards for your dog bite injury via a lawsuit. Our lawyers can determine how much time you have left to file and get started on your case as soon as possible.
You need an attorney with the experience and dedication to give your case the care it deserves.
Start A Free EvaluationDog Bites Can Cause Serious Injuries and Illnesses
Sometimes, victims will eventually heal fully from their dog bite injuries with the appropriate medical treatment. Other times, the consequences of their bite wounds can have a continuing or permanent effect on their ability to resume a normal life.
Common non-fatal dog attack complications can include:
- Punctures
- Lacerations
- Contusions and hematomas
- Cellulitis or other infections
- Amputation or avulsions
- Broken or crushed bones
- Joint dislocation
Dog bites carry a high risk of complications, and even wounds that are properly cleaned and treated can develop serious infections that spread quickly and cause tissue or joint damage and extensive scarring.
If your dog bite injuries left you with expensive medical bills and prevent you from returning to work, a Crawford County dog bite lawyer from Berger and Green can pursue financial recovery for you.
We can address all the legal hurdles that may be keeping you from getting a fair settlement.
Speak To An Attorney TodayContact Berger and Green Today
At Berger and Green, our lawyers can assist you with every aspect of your dog bite claim, from investigating the details of the case and filing your claim to assessing your total damages and seeking fair financial recovery for you.
If you suffered a dog bite injury in Crawford County, call us today at (412) 661-1400 to talk to our legal team about your options.
