PERSONAL INJURY - DOG BITE / ATTACK LAWYER

ATTORNEY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM A DOG ATTACK

Dog Bite Attorney - Lawyer A dog bite can be a serious matter, causing unforeseen long-term injuries for the person who is bitten. In Massachusetts, the owner of a dog that has a known propensity to bite or attack has a legal responsibility to prevent the dog from doing so.

If you've been injured by a dog bite, contact us at Martin J. Drilling, P.C., in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to schedule a free initial consultation with experienced personal injury lawyer Martin J. Drilling. We assess no fees unless we recover compensation for your dog bite.

GETTING THE LEGAL HELP YOU NEED TO RECOVER FROM DOG BITES AND ATTACKS

The most important thing for you to do when you've suffered a dog bite is to get skilled medical attention. Getting proper treatment will both help you avoid infection and scarring and preserve evidence of your condition that can be used to support your claim for compensation. The next thing you should do is contact an experienced attorney to discuss your options.

You may be legally entitled to compensation for damages, including but not limited to the following:

Medical expenses for treating the dob bite
Medical expenses for treating any resulting infections
Lost wages for time spent recuperating
Psychological injuries such as loss of sleep or enduring fear of dogs
Visible scarring and disfigurement from the dog attack
Pain and suffering

We will do a skilled assessment of your case to determine what damages you may be able to pursue and make sure a thorough investigation is done of all the evidence that supports your claim.

PURSUING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE FOR DOG BITE CLAIMS

Many homeowners insurance policies include coverage for dog bites, even if they do not occur on the policyholder's property. If the dog that attacked you is owned by someone who holds this type of insurance, we may be able to pursue compensation from the insurance company.

We will assess your individual circumstances to determine whether you have an insurance claim. If so, we have experience negotiating with and litigating against insurance companies on dog bite claims.