Aurora Dog Bite Lawyer
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people receive emergency treatment because others’ dogs have bitten them. These animal attacks can lead to physical and psychological injuries that leave lasting scars. If you suffered injuries due to a dog bite, the personal injury attorneys at Daniels & Scriven, P.C. can help fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney in Aurora to discuss the details of your case during a free and confidential consultation — call (720) 863-6006.
Types of Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bite injuries can take many forms. Some cause tears to the skin, while others involve large puncture wounds. Avulsion injuries occur when skin, tissue, muscle, or bone is forcibly torn away from the body. Severe dog bite injuries can cause nerve damage, tendon damage, scarring, and disfigurement.
Additionally, bacteria such as Capnocytophaga can be introduced into the bloodstream through bacteria in dogs’ mouths. Some dogs have rabies or other diseases that can be transferred during a violent attack. In some cases, dog bites cause fatal injuries. In many cases, the incident leads to lasting psychological trauma.
Colorado Dog Bite Laws
Most states apply either strict liability or negligence principles to dog bite cases. Colorado uses both. Strict liability holds a dog owner financially liable for the harm their dog causes when it bites someone without the need for showing they were negligent or knew the dog had a propensity for violence. Negligence requires showing that the dog owner did something or failed to do something that caused the dog bite and harm to the victim to occur.
Colorado’s strict liability occurs when the victim is seriously injured or killed. It applies when the victim was legally on public or private property and not provoking the dog. Negligence applies to cases that do not involve serious injury, as that term is defined under state law.
If a loved one died due to a negligent dog bite, contact a wrongful death lawyer in Aurora to pursue the justice they deserve.
Damages Recoverable After a Dog Bite
If a dog injured you, you may be able to pursue compensation for the damages you sustained, including the following:
- Emergency medical treatment and transportation
- Ongoing medical care, including follow-up doctor visits and appointments with specialists
- Future medical expenses, including psychological counseling and reconstructive surgery
- Lost wages and income, including lost hourly pay, salary, bonuses, commissions, tips, overtime pay, and employment benefits
- Physical pain and suffering and discomfort
- Loss of mobility
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Mental distress and emotional anguish
What to Do After a Dog Bite
Do the following after a dog bite:
- Clean the wound with soap and water.
- Stop any bleeding by applying pressure.
- Cover the wound with antibiotic ointment and a sterile bandage.
- Seek medical attention.
- Report the bite to Aurora Animal Control Field Services.
- Get the dog owner’s details.
- Photograph your injuries.
- Contact an experienced dog bite attorney.
Contact Our Aurora Dog Bite Lawyers for a Free Case Review
The legal team at Daniels & Scriven, P.C. wants to help you seek justice and accountability after a dog bite.
Contact our Aurora dog bite attorneys today for a free case evaluation.