Washington County Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

Skilled Dog Bite Attorneys Serving Washington County, WI

Dogs are known to be the most loyal pets, and there is no doubt that they make us the happiest by bringing unconditional joy and love in our lives. However, one downside of having a dog is that at times, due to various reasons, they might bite you and that injury can lead to years of emotional trauma.  When you call our Washington County dog bite injury lawyer, our attorneys help you know what to do when you have suffered from a dog bite injury.

Wisconsin Laws on Claims against Dog Bites

Not many people tend to bring a claim against dog bite injuries since they are unaware of the fact that such a claim can be filed. People don’t know that there are legal remedies available against dog bite injuries. Who would be legally responsible if a dog bites someone and causes them severe injury? Under Wisconsin’s strict liability law, the owner of the dog is the one who would be held legally responsible if the dog bites or kills another person.

If the owner knew the dog previously attacked someone without provocation, and the attack resulted in permanent or temporary injury, the owner is required to pay twice the sum of damages.

How much is my dog bite case worth in Wisconsin?

Since no two dog bite cases are the same, the amount and types of compensation that may be available depend on the following two factors:

• The severity of the injury
• The negative impact of the attack on your life

Generally, there are two kinds of compensations available in a dog bite case:

Economic damages – These are the out-of-pocket costs created by your injuries, such as medical bills, prescription medicines, and lost wages. Some examples of economic damages may include:

• Past, present and future medical costs related to the attack
• Doctor visits
• Hospital stays
• Surgeries
• Prescribed medications
• Medical exams (MRI’s, CT Scans, X-Rays)
• Physical therapy
• Rehabilitation
• Psychological counseling
• Transportation to and from medical appointments
• Lost wages from missing work

Non-economic damages – These are intangible damages that do not have a definitive value. Examples may include:

• Physical pain and suffering during the attack and while receiving treatment
• Mental trauma
• Emotional anguish
• Physical scarring or disfigurement
• Physical impairment
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Time Limit for a Dog Bite Claim

Under the Wisconsin statute of limitations, a claim for personal injury can be filed within three years. If you pass that time and then try to file a claim, then it will be barred by the court, and you won’t receive any compensation. Even though the time limitation is three years, but still there are a few exceptions to this, which is why it is important for you to discuss your claim with a professional dog bite lawyer.

Get in touch with our Washington County dog bite injury lawyer

Like we mentioned before, there are multiple reasons that lead dogs to bite people including fear, territory, etc., but it is to be noted that the reason behind why a person is bitten isn’t important. Instead what should have been done at that time to prevent such an attack is significant.

Our legal experts based in Washington County, Wisconsin, will help to build your case by doing a proper investigation of the details. MacGillis Wiemer LLC have experience in providing a remedy to victims of dog bite injuries by recovering money from the other party to cover their expenses for treating the injury.