When a dog attacks, the results can be devastating.
Even though dogs are called man’s best friend, their bites can leave you with serious injuries of a physical, emotional, and financial nature.
Fortunately, if you’ve been bitten by a dog, you may be eligible for financial compensation in a personal injury lawsuit.
Read on to learn more about suing for a dog bite in Arizona, and contact a personal injury law firm for help with your claim.
If you’ve been bitten by a dog, getting adequate medical treatment for your injuries has to be one of your top priorities.
But your injuries are just the start of your problems—you’re also going to have to deal with medical bills and many other issues.
Fortunately, Arizona is one of the states with strict liability for dog bite victims.
This means that you can potentially file a personal injury claim to recover compensation even if the owner wasn’t aware of their dog’s violent nature.
The two conditions for filing a dog bite claim stipulate that:
Your injuries were the result of a dog bite.
You suffered the bite in either a public place or while lawfully visiting a private premise.
When these conditions are met, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your dog injuries in Arizona.
However, trespassing on private property could prevent you from suing for any dog bite injuries you receive there.
Filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party in your claim can help you unlock compensation for your injuries.
The extent of the compensation you can recover in a dog bite claim depends on the gravity and extent of your injuries.
Generally, the two forms of compensation available in a personal injury claim are economic and non-economic damages.
Some examples of these include:
Medical bills
Lost income, now and in the future
Lost earning potential
Loss of enjoyment of life
Reduction in quality of life
But receiving this compensation can be difficult. The insurance company will generally try to pay you as little as possible in order to avoid losing money. For that reason, negotiating for a settlement could help you receive more than you might get in an initial settlement offer.
If you’re unsure of the type of compensation you can receive in a personal injury claim, an experienced attorney can help you receive the maximum settlement amount possible for your case.
A dog bite can change your life—between medical bills, lost wages, and even emotional trauma. However, things don’t have to stay that way. An experienced attorney with Zachar Law Firm, P.C. can help you unlock a full personal injury settlement for your dog bite injuries.
Call 602-494-4800 or fill out the contact form on our website to learn more about a free consultation right away.
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