Dog Bite Lawyer Towson, MD

When You’ve Been Attacked, Trust Our Towson, MD Dog Bite Lawyer To Help You Get Justice

When Man’s Best Friend turns aggressive and unfriendly, the resulting injuries can leave permanent scarring, disfigurement, and psychological trauma. Many dogs go their entire lives without biting or showing signs of aggression, but even the friendliest-looking animal can snap and attack a vulnerable child, senior, or pet. If a dog has bitten you or someone you love, you have certain rights, including holding the dog’s owner accountable for the harm the dog caused and claiming full compensation for your injuries and other losses. Our Towson, MD dog bite lawyer helps you pursue your claim and provides legal advice and guidance from start to finish.

Getting compensation for a dog bite case can be difficult on your own. You could face victim-blaming or pressure from the dog’s owner and others to “just drop it.” When you work with Parker, Pallet, Slezak & Russell, LLC, we shield you from the other party, acting as your main point of contact, and tirelessly work for a fair settlement for your injuries and trauma. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Complex Legal Issues In Dog Bite Claims

We noted that instead of receiving sympathy, some victims are blamed for the attack. It’s common for a dog owner to blame anyone else except their animal for the harm they suffered. However, Maryland law sees it differently. Dog owners are required to have control over their animal at all times when it is off their property and to take appropriate care to ensure that the animal does not harm either person or their pet. If the dog harms someone, the owner is legally liable for compensating the victim for their material and non-material losses. We know your rights, we know the law quite well, and we’re ready to fight hard to protect them.

To win your case, we must prove that the dog’s owner was negligent and that they knew, or reasonably should have known, that the dog was likely to bite or attack. Maryland is a strict liability state for dog bites, which means that even if it’s the first time a dog has injured someone, the owner is legally liable. There is no “one bite” rule in this state (an animal gets one “free” bite before the owner is liable). We pursue full legal action on your behalf.

Compensation Available To You In A Dog Bite Case

You may claim economic compensation for all your out-of-pocket expenses from a dog bite, including surgery, rabies treatment, and lost time at work. You can also claim the cost of psychological therapy that you need to recover. It’s not unusual for dog attack victims to develop phobias, PTSD, and anxiety afterward.

We also seek compensation for your non-economic losses, like the pain and suffering of your injuries, scarring and disfigurement, and pain and suffering. We know you have been through a lot and need time to heal. Our Towson dog bite lawyer handles all the matters necessary to advance your claim, including communicating with the other party, their lawyers, and their insurance company. We’re committed to getting top-dollar for your case. Contact Parker, Pallet, Slezak & Russell, LLC today for a free consultation.