Dog Bite Attacks
Suffering from a dog bite attack can be physically and psychologically damaging. Irresponsible dog owners who fail to control their animals should be held accountable.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year, and 800,000 of those bites require medical care. To make matters worse, children account for half of all dog bite victims. The owner of a dog that bites someone may be held liable for injuries.
If you or a family member are the victims of a dog bite or other animal attack, contact Reynolds & Kenline immediately. You may be entitled to fair compensation for pain, scarring, mental anguish, emotional distress, lost wages, and medical treatment.
According to Iowa law:
Iowa is a strict liability state, meaning the liability of a dog attack will pass to the owner. According to Iowa Code § 351.25, all dogs who wear a collar are deemed property, and all damages within your personal injury claim pass to the dog's owner.
“The owner of a dog shall be liable to an injured party for all damages done by the dog, when the dog is caught in the action of worrying, maiming, or killing a domestic animal, or the dog is attacking or attempting to bite a person, except when the party damaged is doing an unlawful act, directly contributing to the injury.”
With the help of an experienced dog attack attorney, victims may recover compensation for damages such as medical bills. The amount of compensation you may be awarded is based on the facts of your dog attack case. Talk to a personal injury attorney today for your best chances of receiving total compensation.
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