Bowie, MD Dog Bite Injury Attorneys

Thorough Premises Liability Attorneys Helping Dog Bite Victims Obtain Justice in Bowie

Dogs can be loving companions and helpers. Unfortunately, these pets can also be aggressive, sometimes biting or attacking victims. Along with the physical injuries, a dog bite or attack often causes significant emotional and psychological trauma, particularly in children. You deserve full compensation for the injuries inflicted by a dog, and the Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett can help you secure it.

We do not use complex legal jargon when speaking with our clients. To make informed decisions, you need to clearly understand the advice and information we offer, so we will speak plainly when discussing your case with you. Over 50 years of combined personal injury experience have earned us a reputation for our commitment to our clients, thoroughness and attention to detail, and aggressiveness when protecting your best interests. We will spend more time with you than most attorneys, always giving you the personal attention and respect you deserve. Call today to request your free consultation.

Maryland Dog Attack Injuries

While you may associate breeds like pit bulls or rottweilers with dog attacks, any dog breed can be aggressive. A dog attack may begin with the animal growling and baring its teeth before lunging at a victim. At these warning signs of an imminent attack, some victims may attempt to run away. This could lead to a dog jumping and knocking them down, inflicting further injuries in addition to bite wounds.

The location and types of injuries you may sustain from a dog bite will depend on multiple factors, including:

• Your height and whether you were standing, sitting, or prone
• The dog's height and weight
• The dog's actions, such as biting, jumping on you, knocking you down, or scratching you with his paws
• Your overall health condition
• Whether you used your hands to try to keep the dog from biting you

Leg and ankle wounds, like punctures, torn flesh, and scratches, are common. However, dogs may also bite necks, faces, hands, arms, and other vulnerable areas within their reach. Nerve damage, tissue loss, and extensive scarring often result from these attacks. Victims may be vulnerable to infections such as rabies, which can make physical injuries much worse.

A dog attack can be a terrifying experience. Victims may suffer from extreme PTSD and develop a life-long fear of encountering dogs. Permanent disfigurement from an attack can lead to humiliation and mental anguish, and other intangible losses can dramatically diminish your quality of life. You deserve compensation, and the dog's owner or handler needs to be held accountable. Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett can help you accomplish those goals.

Dog Bites and Attacks Are Premises Liability Cases in Maryland

Dog owners should keep their pets under control, whether on their own property or elsewhere. Even if a dog has not exhibited violent tendencies previously, Maryland's strict liability laws can be used to hold the owner responsible for the injuries and damages a victim has suffered in an unprovoked attack. If you were not trespassing or committing a crime when the dog attacked you, this liability will usually apply in your case. Your lawyer from the Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett will investigate the circumstances surrounding an animal attack and customize a strategy to help you collect the highest available amount of compensation, which could include:

• Current and ongoing medical expenses: doctor visits, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, mental health care, medications
• Current and future lost income
• Caregiver expenses
• Emotional, physical, and mental pain and suffering
• Permanent disfigurement or disability
• Losing the ability to enjoy life

You need an experienced attorney to aggressively advocate for your best interests, because insurance companies do not want to pay your claim. Whatever obstacles they may attempt to put in your way, the Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett will help you navigate and overcome them.

Call Our Bowie, Maryland Dog Bite Attorneys

Dog bite injuries are often traumatic, and you deserve to be fully compensated for your losses. Contact the Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett online or by calling 301-262-5500 to schedule your complimentary case review today. Our personal injury clients across Maryland are billed on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not owe upfront fees, and we will not charge legal fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.