Toledo Dog Bite Lawyers

Legal Counsel After an Animal Attack

When someone else’s dog bites you in Ohio, the state’s laws allow you to seek compensation from the owner in many situations. You can be sure that the owner will try to escape liability, though. They might not even be willing to admit that their furry friend is capable of hurting anyone, despite the clear evidence you present about the attack. To get your dog bite case moving in the right direction and to avoid frustrating delays, team up with Murray & Murray today.

We are the law firm that the people of Toledo trust for complicated and sensitive legal cases, such as those involving dog bites. You don’t want to busy yourself with legal procedures when you should be resting. With us on your side, you don’t have to. Leave every part of your case up to us!

Call on our firm's dog bite lawyers in Toledo by dialing (419) 664-3711.

Ohio Dog Bite Law

In Ohio, a strict liability law makes all dog owners potentially liable for any harm they cause other people, including from bites, scratches, knocking them over, etc. Even if you were bitten by a dog that never acted aggressively to anyone before, you still have the right to seek compensation from that dog’s owner or the property owner on which the attack took place. Furthermore, because Ohio uses a strict liability law, you do not need to prove that the dog owner’s negligence caused or allowed the dog to attack. You only need to prove that the attack happened and that the dog was owned or controlled by the defendant.

Three elements must be true for a strict liability dog bite claim to be legally sound:

1. The dog caused your injury in one way or another.
2. You weren’t trying to hurt, tease, or provoke the dog intentionally.
3. You weren’t trying to commit a crime against the dog’s owner or another person.

Common Dog Bite Injuries

While dog attacks can range in severity from minor to life-threatening, any dog attack can result in serious injuries, especially if they aren't cared for immediately. Some of the most common types of injuries sustained in dog attacks include:

• Broken or punctured skin
• Head, neck, face or eye injuries
• Broken bones
• Serious nerve damage
• Permanent scarring
• Tissue damage
• PTSD or other emotional damages

Compensation for a Dog Bite Survivor

The value of your dog bite claim will be based on the extent of the harm you have suffered because of the attack. The worse your injuries, the higher your case will be valued, typically. Our team is well-versed in liability and insurance laws, so we can look for the most ways to maximize the damages owed to you.

Compensation owed to dog bite survivors can include:

• Past and future medical treatment costs
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) damages

Many people who are attacked by a dog find themselves fearful of every canine, sometimes, even their own pets. If you are experiencing a new phobia of dogs after surviving a dog attack, please let our team know. You should also seek professional psychiatric care to get your anxiety officially diagnosed. In doing so, we will be able to build a stronger claim against the dog owner for damages related to your mental harm and emotional anguish.

Hire Our Dog Bite Attorneys in Toledo & Leave the Work to Us

Are you ready to talk to a legal team about what to do after being attacked by someone else’s pet? Our Toledo dog bite attorneys are ready to hear from you!

Please call (419) 664-3711 now to request an initial consultation about your case.