Hawaii Dog Bite Lawyer
Legal Action after a Dog Bite
Dog attacks can be emotionally traumatic, as well as causing severe harm or disfigurement. Victims suffer injuries such as laceration, scarring, infection and nerve damage. In some cases the attack can be fatal, a tragedy that is especially common when the victim is a child. If you have been attacked by a dog, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, including emergency treatment and rehabilitative care, as well as for pain and suffering.
It is necessary to prove that the attack was not provoked and that the owner of the dog can be held legally responsible for the attack. Damages in personal injury lawsuits for dog bites are normally awarded on the basis that the owner was negligent or even purposefully instigated the attack.
It is important to take swift legal action after a dog bite, in order to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. By gathering all the available evidence, including testimony of witnesses who saw the attack as well as medical professionals who can testify to the immediate damage and long-term consequences of the injury, you will increase the weight of the case you can bring against the dog owner. A Hawaii personal injury lawyer who has experience with dog bite cases can assist you through the entire process and represent you in court using effective and proven legal strategies.
Dog Bite Attorney in Honolulu
Bostwick & Peterson LLP is one of the leading law firms in Hawaii and our clients routinely receive substantial settlements for their injuries. We have collected over $1 billion in damages for the people who came to us for representation and we are ready to help you with your dog bite case. When you visit our firm, we will answer all your questions about the situation and help you understand what rights you have against the dog owner so that you can make an informed decision on your course of legal action.
Contact a Hawaii dog bite lawyer if you have suffered injury as a result of the negligence of a dog owner and wish to recover damages.