Information for Dog Owners

Dog Bites: A Major Cause of Injury in Minneapolis

According to the City of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control Division, dog bites are a greater health problem for children that mumps, measles and whooping cough combined.  In fact, a child is more likely to visit the emergency room from a dog bite than from injuries suffered on playgrounds, bikes, mopeds, inline skates, skateboards and ATVs combined. Minnesota dog bite law reflects the reality of the high numbers of dog bite victims in that it holds dog owners legally responsible if their dog bites someone.

If Your Dog Has Bitten Someone, You Need an Experienced Minneapolis / St. Paul Dog Bite Lawyer

If you live in Minnesota and your dog has bitten someone, you are probably going to have to reimburse him or her for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.  If you knew the dog was dangerous, but you let the dog run loose, the victim may be entitled to punitive damages, which are damages intended to punish you.

There are situations where the dog owner will not be responsible for compensating the dog bite victim for full extent of the dog bite injuries, for example, if the dog was provoked or if the victim was trespassing.  In order to take full advantage of the defenses you may have to a dog bite claim, you will need the assistance of an experienced Minneapolis dog bite attorney.

At Howard Sussman and Associates, P.A. we work hard to provide pertinent, educated answers to our client's questions about defending a dog bite lawsuit. We believe that an educated client is better able to share every relevant fact surrounding the dog bite injury.  Visit our Dog Owner Q & A Center where we answer general dog bite questions. We recognize that every dog bite case is different, and that the facts of your dog bite case are unique.  For a personal review of your potential dog bite lawsuit, contact one of our Minneapolis / St. Paul dog bite attorneys through our website, or call us today at 612.332.4830.