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Dog Bite Attorneys in Wyoming
Dogs are among the most common household pets, especially in Wyoming, where they are also used to provide security and to hunt with. Unfortunately, while dogs may ideally be man’s best friend, dog bites affect over 4.7 million people a year. Since dog bites are so common, they’re often brushed off and go unreported, which is a major mistake. It is estimated that 1 in 4 dog bites require medical attention.
Dogs are carriers of diseases that humans don’t have immunity to and often have dirty, bacteria-filled mouths from rooting around in trash and digging into and eating other items. Because of this, dog bites can be very serious, especially since most dog bite victims are children between five and nine years old.
If you or a loved one were bitten by a dog, a dog bite lawyer can help you obtain compensation. You do not need to have been hurt badly enough to need medical attention in order to receive compensation after being bitten by a dog. If you have suffered a dog bite, the attorneys at LeBaron & Jensen have the experience and knowledge to fight for compensation for your damages. Obtaining compensation for a dog bite can be challenging for those who are not dog bite attorneys.
While most insurances include dog bites in their liability coverage, they have strict rules and regulations which they utilize in order to avoid paying you what you deserve. An experienced dog bite attorney knows how to work with insurance companies so that you receive a fair settlement.
What To Do After Being Bitten By A Dog
If you’ve been bitten by a dog, it’s vital to seek immediate medical attention, especially if the bite broke through your skin. Dog bites frequently result in complications such as infection from the dirt and bacteria in their mouths. Complications from dog bites can result in extensive medical costs and even death. Dog bite attorneys fight for the compensation for these losses that you deserve.
While dog bite infections vary in severity, they can include: rabies, tetanus, MRSA, capnocytophaga spp., pasteurella, and more. You never know whether or not the dog that bit you has received all its necessary vaccinations or what diseases it could be carrying. As such, seeking out immediate medical attention could mean the difference between life and death.
You should also gather evidence, such as pictures of your injury, and speak with the dog’s owner, both to inform them of the attack if they were not present and to collect information about the dog, including its immunization status. If the dog’s owner is nowhere to be found, you’ll want to call the police or animal control to report the dog bite and for them to contain the dog so it won’t bite someone else.
Then, you should hire a dog bite attorney. An attorney can help you obtain your deserved compensation for any losses such as emotional trauma and medical expenses. Dog bite cases can be difficult, so it’s important to hire an attorney who knows Wyoming law in order to ensure you receive justice and compensation.
Why You Need A Dog Bite Lawyer
Wyoming is a “one bite” state, which means that dog owners can only be held liable for injuries their dog caused if they knew or should have known that their dog is or could be dangerous. If the dog has a dog bite on its record, this is usually enough to establish that the owner was aware their dog can be dangerous. The negligence law can also be applied when the dog owner didn’t adhere to their duties by not handling their dog with reasonable care which resulted in your dog bite. If you were bitten in a place where dogs are required to be leashed and the dog was not on a leash, this can be used to argue negligence.
Dog owners will often argue that they didn’t know their dog was or could be dangerous and bite. Dog bite lawyers like the experienced attorneys at LeBaron & Jensen can refute such claims with evidence either of a previous bite or of the dog’s aggressive tendencies. If dog owners know there is a possibility that their dog is dangerous and didn’t take necessary precautions to protect others from their dog, they can be held liable for your dog bite.
Why Choose LeBaron & Jensen For Your Dog Bite Case
It’s important to seek out medical attention right away after being victim to a dog bite and to report it. With a police report and medical records, our dog bite attorneys will have everything they need in order to argue your case and successfully settle it. There’s seldom need to go to court over dog bite cases, but with how difficult handling insurance companies can be, having an experienced attorney in your corner will ensure you receive a fair settlement.
At LeBaron & Jensen, we offer free, no-obligation consultations for your case and we don’t get paid until we win your case. We’ve won millions of dollars in damages for victims, and with our personalized approach to your unique case, you can rest assured that you will receive the best settlement possible.
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LeBaron & Jensen has decades of combined experience handling a variety of personal injury cases throughout the mountain states. We provide free, no-obligation consultations for a variety of personal injury claims.
LeBaron & Jensen, P.C.
1241 N Main St, Layton, UT 84041
Email: miles@lebaronjensen.com
Phone: 801.773.9488
