Dog Bite Attorney in Waltham

When you’re bitten by a dog, the damages you can recover typically fall into two categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are the tangible costs you incur. These include things like:

• medical expenses;
• lost wages if your injuries prevent you from earning a living;
• the cost of emergency room visits;
• surgeries, and
• follow-up care.

The key takeaway here is that these damages are designed to reimburse you for the financial impact the bite has had on your life.

Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are more subjective and cover the emotional and psychological toll of the incident. This includes damages such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Note that the exact damages you can recover will depend on the unique aspects of your case, which is why you should have it reviewed for free by our dog bite expert.

Even in clear-cut cases, dog owners or other potentially liable parties might use various defenses to avoid liability. Common defenses we’ve heard in such cases include claims that the victim:

• was trespassing at the time of the bite;
• provoked the dog, leading to the attack;
• ignored a clear warning sign, such as "Beware of Dog" or
• assumed the risk by interacting with the dog.

These defenses can further complicate an already complex case, and that’s why you need an experienced attorney in your corner to fight for you.

To establish fault in a dog bite case, we’ll need to examine various scenarios where the other party's actions or negligence led to the attack. Here are some common scenarios where fault might be quite clear:

• The dog owner failed to restrain the dog, allowing it to roam freely.
• The owner neglected to warn others about the dog's aggressive tendencies.
• The dog was under the care of a handler or sitter who failed to manage it properly.
• The property owner allowed a known dangerous dog on the premises without taking precautions.

In these situations, the responsible parties’ negligence can make them liable for the injuries caused by the dog.  

Let dog bite experts from America’s largest and most powerful injury firm review your case for free. You have nothing to lose. If anything, you’ll learn whether you may be able to bring a case against the party and how our attorneys can help. Contact us today to get started.