South Jordan Dog Bite and Dog Attack Attorneys

Representing Victims of Dog Bites

The overwhelming majority of dogs are tame companions kept as humankind's best friend. Sometimes dogs are even used as service animals and aides to assist their owners with mental and physical health issues. Despite the majority of dogs being friendly, there are still millions of dog bites reported every year. These injuries tend to lead to severe infection, scarring, and other serious or even permanent injuries. If you are a victim of a dog bite or dog attack, call our experienced dog bite lawyers at Carr Woodall, who can help you determine the best course of action to take.

South Jordan Dog Owner Liability Lawyers in South Jordan

Owning a dog in Utah imposes a myriad of legal obligations on the dog owners. Some of these are more common – take care of your animal, vaccinating it, etc. – others aren't entirely as well known. For instance, dog owners have a legal obligation to ensure that their dog does not bite someone, attack someone, or damage property. A dog doesn't necessarily have to bite a human for it to be considered a dog bite or dog attack. It can be as simple as a friendly dog jumping up onto someone and knocking them down, causing injury.

These obligations exist even if the owner isn't aware of any vicious tendencies of the dog. If the dog bites, attacks, or injures someone, a claim may be made on the owner's insurance or renter's insurance. It doesn't matter if the injury occurred outside of the home or nowhere near it; the injury is still covered under that insurance.

Children are the most susceptible to dog bites, attacks, and injuries. Being hurt at such an age may cause irreparable emotional distress that may impact other areas of their lives. Special care and treatment must be sought to ensure that the physical injuries are healed and the emotional and mental as well.

Recovering Compensation for a Dog Bite or Dog Attack

There is an extensive list of damages that may be included in a dog bite claim. Some of these include:

• Medical bills and expenses
• Loss of past and future wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of household services (housekeeping, childcare, etc.)
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of parental companionship and guidance
• Mental anguish
• Other possible compensation depending on where the drugs or alcohol involved in the accident were derived and the driving history of the individual driving under the influence

If the dog bite or dog attack occurred due to especially egregious or even intentional actions, additional compensation might be sought through punitive damages.

What your Dog Bite Accident Attorney Will do for You

Carr Woodall is your best choice for experienced South Jordan dog bite attorneys. With us on your side, you can expect the best customer service and the settlement you deserve. What we will help you with:

• Guide you through the entire legal process of your claim.
• Answer your questions to ensure that you understand what is occurring through the whole process with frequent communication.
• We will communicate with all the parties involved for you – police departments, witnesses, insurance companies, and anyone else involved in the claim
• We will gather all of the evidence and information needed to build and prove your case. Every case is treated as though we are preparing for trial. This includes gathering official reports, preserving and obtaining physical evidence, collecting eyewitness testimony, proving medical injuries and treatment, involving the proper experts to provide evaluations and reports, etc.
• We will make sure the insurance company plays by the rules, follows the law, and treats you fairly.
• We will help you recover from your horrible accident and adapt to your new life.

Call Carr | Woodall Today

If you have been a victim of a dog bite or dog attack, you need the assistance of a compassionate personal injury attorney. Our Utah dog bite lawyers are committed to fighting for the compensation you need and deserve.

Contact us today to get started. Call (801) 988-9400.