Dog Bites
Denver, Colorado Dog Bite and Premises Liability Lawyer
Like many states, Colorado has no "free bite" rule. Whether a dog has bitten someone before or not, state dog bite laws impose strict liability for economic damages on owners for injuries suffered in an unprovoked attack. Denver County even outlaws pit bulls, allowing victims to collect other damages for the willful breaking of the law.
At The O'Connell Law Firm, P.C., we represent people injured due to dog bites and other premises liability incidents. A skilled personal injury attorney at our firm will help you hold negligent dog owners and certain property owners responsible for injuries and compensation. For more information about your dog bite case, contact our law office for a free initial consultation involving:
- Unprovoked dog attacks
- Improper use of 'no trespassing' warnings
- Failure to warn about a dog (“beware of dog”)
- Serious bodily harm (catastrophic injury)
- Fatal dog mauling (wrongful death)
A dog owner's liability for payment of medical treatment, lost income and other economic costs in an attack are typically covered under their homeowner's insurance policy. However, policy limits can require victims and their families to pursue lawsuits for full and fair compensation. We have the background, access to professional resources and experience to ensure you receive the full and fair compensation you deserve for your dog bite injuries or those suffered by loved ones.
Dog bites to young children, and finding fair compensation
A violation of leash laws by negligent owners of any type of dog is particularly tragic when children are the victims. Many young children may not be aware that their actions or behavior can lead to a vicious attack. A heavier and stronger dog can inflict severe and often fatal injuries to small children or young adults.
In addition to recovering payment for medical expenses to heal scarring and disfigurement, we also help ensure young victims receive the psychological counseling often required to deal with such a traumatic event. We help families pursue all means of fair compensation for "noneconomic loss," including pain and suffering, emotional distress and reduction in quality of life, today and tomorrow.
Talk to our personal injury professionals today by calling 303-759-4000
Contact an experienced dog bite attorney at The O'Connell Law Firm, P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation about your injuries. We represent individuals and families throughout Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and Arvada.
