There are approximately 4.5 million people that become dog bite victims each year in the US. When an aggressive dog bites or assaults you, it is terrifying. The attack itself is scary, but the diseases and consequences of such an attack are also dangerous and lead to serious injury. Medical treatment is required for one in five dog bites. Dog bites can cause long term mental complications besides the physical implications that result from a dog bite. Some victims of dog bites suffer infection and scarring, sometimes which leads to the need for cosmetic surgery. Scarring and disfigurement can cause very real psychological issues for the victim, which often affect self-image and eventually relationships.

The most important thing you can do right away is confer with a dog bite personal injury lawyer about your legal rights. Pet owners in the state of Minnesota are the ones responsible legally for any negative behavior displayed by their pets. The dog’s owner, in most dog bite cases, is held responsible for compensating the victim for any scarring or disfigurement, pain or suffering, and medical bills that result from the dog attacking the victim. Even if the pet just knocked you down or caused you to fall and you were injured, it is very possible that the pet owner will be held responsible for the injuries incurred.

Contact us for a free consultation to decide which legal action you should take if you were attacked bitten or otherwise injured by a dog. We are available throughout the seven-country metro area of Minnesota, with offices conveniently located in Lake Elmo, Blaine, Roseville, St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, and Bloomington. We also handle dog bite and dog attack injury claims throughout Wisconsin.