Dog bites
A bite is a medical problem first and a legal one second.
Get it looked at, report it, then call us. We deal with the owner, the landlord and the insurance that stands behind them.
In the first days
Wash the wound and see a clinician the same day
Report the bite to animal control
Photograph the injury as it heals
Get the owner’s name and ask about the dog’s vaccines
What a bite claim looks at
Who answers for the dog
The owner is the usual answer. A landlord, a business or a dog sitter can share it, depending on who controlled the dog and the place.
Children and scars
A child’s injury is judged by how it heals as they grow. We keep records over time, and any settlement for a child needs a judge’s approval.
The policy behind the owner
Homeowner and renter policies often pay bite claims. We find the policy and deal with the insurer, so you do not have to sue a neighbor to be paid.
Asked on every first call
Does a dog get one free bite?
The rule differs by state. Some hold an owner responsible whether or not the dog bit before. We tell you which rule applies to you.
The dog belongs to someone I know. Can I still claim?
Usually, yes, and often the claim is paid by an insurance policy, not by your friend. We talk it through before anything is sent.
How long do I have?
Deadlines run from the date of the bite and are shorter in some cases. Calling soon protects your options.
Tell us who the dog belonged to.
A few lines are enough. A lawyer reads them and calls you back, in English or Spanish.
No attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. Case costs (records, filing fees, experts) are explained in your written agreement, including whether you would owe them if nothing is recovered.