Dog Bites

Dog Attack Bite Injury Attorney Denver CO

If you or a member of your family has suffered a dog attack bite injury, you may be able to recover financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. This depends on the circumstances of the dog attack and the skill of your attorney.

The Frickey Law Firm ▪ 303-237-7373 or 303-59-LEGAL

At the Frickey Law Firm in Denver, Colorado, our personal injury attorneys have a long and successful history of recovering compensation for victims of dog bites and animal attacks. We will aggressively pursue your dog bite injury case and work to maximize the amount of money you recover in your injury claim. Contact us online for a free consultation.

Dog Bites in Colorado

Colorado dog bite law is unnecessarily complex and confusing. It creates five different classes of dog bite victims, places a cap on economic damages and financial compensation, and requires an attorney to represent you in cases where a dog bite breaks the skin. In order to establish a claim it may depend on the date you were bitten.

In some cases, it may be necessary to prove the dog had bitten someone before. In others, it does not matter whether the dog had previously attacked a person. Owners are strictly liable only in cases where there is serious bodily injury, raising questions about what constitutes "serious bodily injury" and negligence in general. At The Frickey Law Firm, we understand dog bite laws, and know how to seek maximum compensation for your damages.

About Dog Bites

An estimated 4.7 million Americans will be bitten by dogs this year. The primary victims are children. As many as 800,000 people annually require medical treatment for dog attack bites, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. About 12 people each year die from dog attacks; however 26 dog bite fatalities occurred in the U.S. during 2006.

Some breeds of dogs are so strongly associated with biting that insurance companies charge higher rates to homeowners who keep these breeds as pets. Some of the most dangerous breeds are:

• Pit bulls (sometimes called Staffordshire Bull Terriers or American Staffordshire Terriers and commonly confused with American Bull Dogs)
• Rottweilers
• Doberman pinschers

The city of Denver has a ban on owning pit bulls - but many persistent dog owners make the decision to own one anyway. To avoid the ban and any trouble with the police, pit bull owners choose to classify their dogs as "Staffordshire Bull Terriers" or "American Staffordshire Terriers." To see the text of the ban click here.

Dog attack bites can cause physical and emotional scarring that lasts a lifetime. Injuries may include puncture wounds, permanent scarring, and infection. Sometimes surgery or plastic surgery is required to repair the damage.

If you have been bitten by a dog or another animal, please contact us to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation. If you decide to retain us as your legal representative, you will pay no attorney fees unless we win compensation for your injuries.

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