Clear Spring Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

Skilled Maryland Attorney for Dog Bite Injuries in Clear Spring, MD

When a dog lashes out against you in an unprovoked attack, you may wind up badly injured and traumatized by the experience. In many cases, these dog bites are the result of a negligent owner who fails to do anything about a dog's vicious tendencies until somebody gets hurt. You can get justice and fair compensation by filing a personal injury claim with the aid of a skilled attorney in Clear Spring who can represent you in negotiations with the owner's insurance company.

The dog bite attorney at Serafini Law has over 10 years of relevant personal injury experience, with the results to show for it. In one case, Attorney Andrew Serafini successfully secured $50,000 in compensation for a client who was injured in a dog attack.

Building a Case for a Dog Bite Claim

To collect compensation for a dog bite claim in Maryland, you can make a claim against the owner. A pet owner can be held liable for damages even if the owner did not know about the dog's risk to others. Regardless of whether a dog had a prior history of aggression or biting, you can hold the owner responsible for injuries the dog inflicted due to a bite or attack. In general, as long as a dog was "running at large" when it caused an injury, the owner may be held liable for your damages.

You will most likely need to support your claim with evidence, which may include witness statements, footage recovered from a security camera or cell phone, photographs of your injury, and animal control reports. Our attorney can work with you to gather the necessary evidence and help you hold the dog's owner liable for your injuries.

What Maryland Law Says About Dog Bites

If you are looking to make a personal injury claim for a dog bite, you should familiarize yourself with the state laws concerning dog bite claims. Under the law of premises liability, a dog owner can be held responsible for injuries inflicted by a dog as long as the victim was lawfully allowed on the premises, whether on public property or invited to a private residence. In practice, this means you could be denied coverage if you were illegally trespassing onto somebody else's property and were bitten by the owner's dog.

Beyond trespassing, there are other circumstances in which your claim could be denied. If you were attempting to commit a crime against another person at the time of the bite, you may be ineligible for compensation. You can also be denied compensation if you intentionally provoked the dog into attacking, such as by teasing or tormenting the animal.

Another factor that can jeopardize your case is Maryland's contributory negligence laws. These laws forbid plaintiffs from collecting compensation if they were even 1% responsible for causing an accident. Any actions you took that allegedly caused a dog to attack you could be used to argue that your claim should be denied. At Serafini Law, we will argue on your behalf as you address a dog bite injury, aggressively contesting any notion that you may have been partially to blame.

Contact Our Clear Spring, Maryland Dog Bite Injury Attorney

If you were in an animal attack in Clear Spring, our dog bite lawyer can help you take steps to recover compensation for your damages, including medical bills, pain and suffering, and any decrease in future income. Attorney Andrew Serafini of Serafini Law is a strong believer in justice, and when you work with him, he will not relent until you receive due compensation. To schedule a free consultation, call 240-744-1600 or contact us online.