Lynn Dog Bite Attorney

If you were hurt in a dog bite incident, you may have the right to recover compensation for your resulting medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Because Massachusetts uses a strict liability system for dog bites, the dog owner or keeper is responsible for bites or other injuries that occur while you are lawfully on the property and not teasing or provoking the dog. This means you don’t have to get into a dispute about how the dog owner was negligent or show that they knew the dog was violent before it bit you. Still, defendants and insurance companies will try to shirk responsibility, so you need an experienced Lynn dog bite lawyer to fight for you.

Who Is More Likely to Get Hurt in a Dog Attack?

While anyone can potentially be bitten or injured by a dog, certain individuals are at a heightened risk. Many people who are bitten by a dog are familiar with the dog, such as someone who was visiting a friend. Children are disproportionately represented in dog bite incidents and are more likely to suffer facial trauma since they are lower to the ground than adults.

An excited dog may knock down elderly people. Dogs are notorious for targeting postal workers and cyclists.

Massachusetts’ dog bite rule applies to injuries caused by dog bites and other injuries, such as being knocked over or clawed by a dog. Dog owners are responsible for controlling their dogs to prevent harm to others.

Damages Recoverable After a Dog Attack

If someone else’s dog injures you, you may have a right to seek compensation from the owner or keeper under Massachusetts’ strict liability dog bite law. This can allow you to recover compensation for damages such as:

• Medical bills you already incurred
• Ongoing medical treatment, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
• Future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Damaged property
• Pain and suffering
• Scarring and disfigurement

Under Massachusetts law, if the dog is considered a “dangerous dog,” the victim is entitled to three times the amount of damages they would have been able to recover.

What to Do After a Dog Bite

If a dog bites you, it’s crucial to take immediate action to protect your health and legal rights. Proactive steps include:

• Seek medical attention for your injuries to treat the wound and prevent infection
• Reporting the incident to animal control or the police
• Asking the owner for their and their dog’s information
• Requesting names and contact information from witnesses
• Taking pictures of the dog, the location where the attack occurred, and your injuries
• Documenting all interactions with the dog’s owner and insurance company
• Keeping all documentation related to the dog bite incident, including medical records, lost wage statements, and evidence of your losses
• Contacting a Lynn dog bite lawyer to determine the scope of your claim and your legal rights

Contact a Lynn Dog Bite Lawyer Today

If a dog bit you in a violent attack, The Cashman Law Firm wants to help. Contact us for a free case review with a Lynn dog bite lawyer who can fight for fair compensation.