A dog attack, which can result in serious injury or even death, is categorized as a personal injury. Not only are dog attacks emotionally and physically traumatic, they present health problems for the victim. In addition to pain and serious skin and blood infections, the lacerations from dog bites leave permanent scars and disfigurement that nearly always require costly reconstructive surgery.

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimate that 5 million dog attacks occur every year. Hospital emergency rooms treat 1000 dog bite victims each day. Children account for a large percentage of dog bite victims. This is a result of childrens inability to defend themselves from dogs which are more prone to attack, such as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls. The elderly are also commonly victims of dog bites.

The personal injury lawyers at Bailey & Galyen have helped numerous dog and animal bite victims pursue lawsuits to secure fair compensation for their serious injuries. While each state has different but specific laws related to liability in these cases, counties and municipalities have passed ordinances of their own. Some dog bite laws and ordinances state the owner must be aware the animal is potentially dangerous (so-called ''one-bite'' rules), whereas other states require no prior knowledge.

Bailey & Galyen’s attorneys are well versed in liability laws in Texas, Florida and Missouri. We are skilled at documenting and preserving evidence, identifying liable parties and protecting your legal rights. Our law firm prosecutes dog bite lawsuits at all levels of state and Federal courts on behalf of our injured clients.

With comprehensive knowledge of dog bite laws, the personal injury lawyers at Bailey & Galyen provide you with a significant advantage in pursuing a dog bite lawsuit and securing maximum compensation to which you are entitled under the law. In the case of a child, our attorneys also ensure that the settlement is property structured to protect your child’s future.

If a dog attack has seriously injured you, your child or a love one, or if a death results from a bite, state statutes set time limits to report and file a claim. Please Contact Bailey & Galyen immediately. We are available 24 hours per day. There is no charge for your initial consultation; and all the personal injury cases we take are on contingency, meaning there is never a fee until we recover a settlement in your favor.

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