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Dog Bite Attorney in Panama City
Being bitten by a dog can be traumatic, even for animal lovers. The injuries sustained in a dog bite can range in severity, but even a minor nip can result in significant financial damages. You are often entitled to receive compensation for your injuries resulting from the dog bite. If you need a Panama City dog bite lawyer, Morgan & Morgan may be able to help. Contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation and to learn more about your legal rights.
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You May Be Entitled to Receive Compensation for Your Injuries
Compensation for a dog bite can vary. Every case is unique. Most dog bite victims are entitled to receive compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages. If the dog bite also results in property damage, this is also often covered. You may also be able to include non-economic damages like emotional anguish, pain, and suffering in your personal injury lawsuit.
The amount of compensation you receive varies on a case-by-case basis. The extent of your injuries and type of negligence are a few factors that can affect compensation amounts. You may even be eligible for punitive damages, although this isn’t common. Punitive damages are typically only awarded when the negligence is intentional or malicious. If the dog’s owner is aware of the animal’s inclination towards biting strangers or was commanded to bite, this can result in a punitive damage award.
Prove Negligence
You must prove negligence in a personal injury case before you can receive compensation for your injuries. This means proving that the dog’s owner knew the animal could be potentially dangerous and did not take steps to prevent your injury. For example, if you entered the individual’s yard or home without permission, you probably do not have grounds to file a personal injury claim. The dog’s owner may even be able to file a complaint against you for unlawful entry.
If you’re invited to the property, you have a reasonable expectation of safety. If you’re bitten by the property owner’s dog, you can show the owner did not take appropriate steps to ensure your safety. The same also applies if the dog is allowed to run loose. The owner is not ensuring others in the area are safe from harm.
Proving negligence can be a complex process, and sometimes, the dog’s owner isn’t the party responsible. Working with an experienced attorney from Morgan & Morgan can help ensure your dog bite injury case can move forward. We have over ten years of experience fighting for our client’s legal rights and can help ensure you receive full and fair compensation.
Why Choose Morgan & Morgan as Your Panama City Dog Bite Lawyer
Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion in damages for our clients and can work to help ensure you’re compensated for your dog bite injuries. Contact Morgan & Morgan today to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.
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