Abogado especializado en mordeduras de perro en Connecticut

Experienced Dog Bite Attorney in Connecticut

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks in CT leave far more than just scars; victims are emotionally harmed as well as physically injured. Dog bites are the most common animal bites, and many Connecticut victims seek compensation for their injuries through the efforts of experienced Connecticut dog bite attorney at the law firm of Bartlett & Grippe, LLC.

Our law firm handles many types of lesiones personales cases, including animal bites. Many cases involve dogs that have had a history of biting.

There are ways to recover your injury expenses through legal procedures, including lawsuits.

We look at all the facts, bring in expert witnesses, and talk with veterinarians and neighbors who may have knowledge of the incident.

We do all we can to support our clients, so they reach their goal of justice.

Dog bites and other animal attacks are very painful and scary.

If the animal is not caught and examined, the victim may need to undergo a series of painful rabies or other shots to avoid serious illness. Dogs should be restrained and not allowed to run free, especially if they have a history of biting. Knowing what to do after a dog bite is crucial to protecting your health and legal rights.

Our Dog Bite and Animal Attack Attorneys understand the effects of animal bites and the expenses involved in treatments that might include surgery, reconstruction or amputation. We fight aggressively to get our clients the fair compensation they deserve.

We serve many communities across Connecticut. Our animal bite attorneys help local CT clients recover financially from treatment expenses and any rehabilitation needed. We represent children and adults in their legal pursuit of justice that results from dog bite and animal attack injuries.

When is a Pet Owner Potentially Liable for Injuries?

When a person is injured as a result of a dog bite or animal attack, they may be able to file a lawsuit.

The plaintiff must prove the following elements to succeed in a dog bite or animal attack lawsuit:

• Causalidad: Connecticut law imposes strict liability for injuries that occur as a result of dog bites or other animal attacks. This means that a plaintiff must also prove that they have sustained an injury as a result of the dog bite or animal attack.
• Daños: The injury caused by the dog bite or animal attack must have caused either economic or non-economic damages. This means that dog/animal owners cannot be held liable unless the injured person incurred medical bills, lost wages, damage to their future earning capacity, or pain and suffering.

What compensation are you entitled to?

In personal injury cases, compensatory damages are awarded to compensate the injured person for the harm caused by dog bite or animal attack. Compensatory damages attempt to make the victim “whole” again and provide financial compensation for economic and non-economic losses. Also known as actual damages, economic losses that may be covered include:

• Gastos médicos: Estos daños cubren los costos de las hospitalizaciones, las consultas médicas, la fisioterapia, los medicamentos recetados, los dispositivos de apoyo y otros gastos similares. Cuando una lesión es grave o permanente, a la víctima de lesiones personales también se le puede otorgar una indemnización por gastos médicos futuros.
• Salarios perdidos: If you must take time away from work to recover from your injuries you may be able to collect compensation for lost wages.
• Pérdida de capacidad de ganancia: When a person is unable to earn the same amount of money as he or she did prior to their accident, they may be awarded compensation for a loss of earning capacity.
• Dolor y sufrimiento: Damages for pain and suffering typically compensate the victim for the physical pain caused by their injuries. These damages may also include compensation for emotional distress, which refers to the anxiety, depression, fear, frustration, and other mental sufferings that can develop as a result of an injury.
• Pérdida de la vida conyugal: El cónyuge de la parte lesionada podría tener derecho a recibir una indemnización por la pérdida de los beneficios conyugales. La pérdida de la compañía, las relaciones sexuales, el afecto y el consuelo se cuentan entre los beneficios conyugales indemnizables. Por lo general, la indemnización por pérdida de consorcio se otorga en casos de lesiones que alteran la vida o que son permanentes.
• Additional Damages May be Available: In the State of Connecticut, if an animal’s owner has knowledge of the animal’s dangerous propensities, or that the animal is prone to bite or attack, the owner may be held liable for punitive damages in addition to the damages available to compensate the victim for their injuries. The attorneys at Bartlett & Grippe work hard to investigate the animal’s prior history, including researching veterinary records, town records and other resources to determine whether our clients may be entitled to additional compensation due to an animal owner’s recklessness.

Contact Our Dog Bite Lawyer to Discuss Your Case

If you or a loved one has been bitten by an animal and received physical, psychological or emotional injuries, our law firm offers the skilled legal representation you need.

Contact our team of Dog Bite and Animal Attack Attorneys at our Cheshire CT law offices for caring legal representation.