Most dogs are loyal, friendly and loving to humans, which has earned them the title of "man’s best friend." Unfortunately, like humans, not all K-9s are alike. Whether a dog was raised to be aggressive, feels threatened or just snaps unexplainably, dog attacks on humans are a relatively common occurrence. Over 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year and 17 of those people, mostly children, die from their injuries. If you or a loved one was harmed by a vicious dog, please speak with a skilled Allenton personal injury attorney.
Because our state’s dog bite laws are so skewed in favor of the animal's owner rather than the victim, it is crucial to always have top-quality Allenton personal injury lawyer when you are facing a case like this. Your attorney must be able to show that the dog owner knew the danger the animal posed and failed to prevent harm from occurring or that the dog owner was breaking the law regarding dog ownership.
To prove the owner was negligent usually results in having to show that a dog was already labeled "potentially dangerous" or "dangerous" by the state. Unfortunately, these labels are generally only applied to an animal if someone else was attacked by the dog. If this is the case, the owner is completely liable for any injuries the animal inflicts.
For a first-time victim of a particular dog though, this poses a legal challenge, as they are required to show proof that the owner was aware their dog was dangerous or broke a state law. If the owner has a "beware of dog" sign; already received complaints about the dog's behavior from friends or neighbors; trained the dog to be a guard dog; felt the need to regularly keep the dog restrained; or kept the dog for the purpose of animal fighting, this may be enough evidence for your Allenton personal injury lawyer to prove the owner was aware of the danger posed by the animal. Additionally, if the dog attacked when it was being walked off of a leash, the owner may also be held responsible.
If you have been attacked by a vicious animal, please contact a skilled Allenton dog bite injury attorney from The Law Offices of Clyde O. Bartel. We offer free consultations, so please call today to discuss your potential case with a trained professional in our firm.
Please contact us today at (610) 740-9076 for a free, immediate consultation.
Law Offices of Clyde Bartel
609 W Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 740-9076