Dog Bite Attorney in Rockville Centre

Testimony from witnesses

You need to find out the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses who witnessed the dog bite you and get their statements. These remarks can be used to help prove that the negligent party is liable to compensate you for your injuries and can also be used to dispute any defenses that the negligent party may raise in order to defend your claim.

You have the right to sue someone for dog bite injuries if you were harmed as a result of the person's failure to control their dog and the dog bit you. In most cases, the pet owner's insurance policy will be responsible for paying your claim. In certain circumstances, such as when the incident occurred in a public location, the organization's public liability insurance can be used to pay for the claim.

When there is a possibility of infection, severe blood loss, or damage to the nerves, ligaments, and muscles, a dog bite is considered to be a serious injury. When a dog that has not been vaccinated bites someone, it is extremely dangerous since the dog could potentially spread disease.

A dog bite can cause substantial tissue damage, including to the muscles, tendons, bones, and nerves in the victim's body. A person who is bitten by a dog runs the risk of suffering from lasting nerve damage as a consequence of the incident.

Every case is different. Settlements vary based on the severity of the injuries, medical costs, lost income, and emotional distress. We’ve helped clients recover thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the specifics of their case.