Connecticut Dog Bite Lawyers
Dog Bite Injury Attorneys CT
Unexpected DangersDogs are lovable companions in many American homes—more than 53 million dogs are kept as pets, which is more dogs per capita than anywhere else in the world. Owners enjoy the love, loyalty, and playfulness a dog can bring to the home.
Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that more than 4.7 million people suffer from dog bites every year. More than 800,000 of them need medical treatment, nearly 400,000 need emergency medical attention, and approximately 16 people die from dog bite injuries annually.
Serious Injuries
Dog bite injuries are more common than measles, whooping cough, and mumps combined! And the real danger is to children—more than half of all dog bite victims are under 14 years of age.
The Connecticut dog bite lawyers at Carter Mario know the letter of the law in these cases and have helped victims like you recover the compensation they need for medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Dog bite accidents can be costly—the American Veterinary Medical Association has reported that dog bites cost about $102.4 million each year in the U.S. Call today and get the compensation you need if you've been a victim of a dog bite injury.
Negligent Owners
Negligent owners often leave dogs tied to fences, chained in confined spaces, or even let them roam the streets freely. Dogs need proper training, and owners should always take the time to learn the demeanor of their pets in order to be able to judge how they will react to social situations and properly warn those who will come in contact with their dogs.
The tragedy is that many negligent owners aren’t held responsible for their actions. The Connecticut injury lawyers at Carter Mario are committed to holding owners responsible when their negligence results in serious injuries or death. Dog owners have a responsibility to ensure the safety of visitors or passersby who come in contact with their pets.
If you’re suffering from a dog bite, contact our Connecticut dog bite lawyers today. Fill out a free online consultation form or call us today. The call is free and confidential. Find out what Carter Mario can do for you.
Free Case Evaluation
If you have been injured as a result of a dog bite, the Connecticut dog bite lawyers at Carter Mario Injury Lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We guarantee your phone calls will be returned that day, or lunch is on us! Clients come first for all of our Connecticut dog attack injury lawyers, and we strive to provide excellent representation to injury victims throughout the state, including Bridgeport, Hartford, Milford, New Britain, and Waterbury. Call us at (800) 900-6700 or fill out a free online consultation form.
The Connecticut accident attorneys at Carter Mario represent clients with injuries stemming from auto accidents, dog bites, drug injuries, fire and burn injuries, medical malpractice, Social Security Disability denials, slip and fall accidents, truck accidents, workers’ compensation denials, as well as the families of wrongful death victims.
After the Accident
There are several things you can do after suffering a dog bite injury to help protect your health, as well as measures to take to ensure you get the compensation you need if a negligent owner’s dog injures you.
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Seek medical attention immediately.
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Get the name and contact information of the dog owner.
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Get the name and contact information of any witnesses.
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Report your injury to the police.
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Request a copy of the report.
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Take photographs of the dog and the location where the injury happened.
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Take photographs of your injuries.
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Do not accept any settlement or admit fault with the owner's insurance company.
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Save any clothing damaged by the dog.
- If you or someone you know has been injured from a dog bite, contact the experienced Connecticut dog bite lawyers at the offices of Carter Mario today.
