Champaign Dog Bite Lawyers
In a society as affluent as ours, pets can fill the role of both status symbol and companion. In fact, many people tend to view their dogs or other pets as members of the family. This being the case, it is almost a foregone conclusion that you will come across someone else’s dog, either in public or as a visitor to another person’s home. Typically, this can offer a moment of levity in one’s day, but when a pet’s owner fails to properly supervise or restrain a dog or other animal, tragedy can occur.
If you have been the victim of a dog attack then it may be appropriate to consider pursuing a civil action against the negligent pet owner who enabled your injuries to occur. To learn more about your legal rights in this upsetting situation, contact the Champaign dog bite lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., at 217-328-2828.
Contending with the Danger
The consequences of dog bites may include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Disfiguring facial injuries
- Unsightly scarring
- Bone fractures
- Significant risk of infection
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Anxiety
- Social withdrawal
Despite their reputation as “man’s best friend”, dogs have the capacity to inflict serious harm when they are not properly supervised. It is estimated that approximately 1,000 people are treated in emergency rooms each day for dog-inflicted injuries. The owner of a pet is not likely to be liable for this harm if the attack victim was intentionally threatening or provoking an animal, but otherwise it is quite probable that he or she may be considered legally at fault.
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You should not have to bear the burden of these adverse effects on your own if you have been the victim of a pet owner’s negligence. Contact the Champaign dog bite lawyers of Spiros Law, P.C., at 217-328-2828.
