Terre Haute Attorneys for Animal Attack Injuries

Personal Injury Law Firm in Indiana

About 50 million people are victims of animal bites in the U.S. each year. Once you are bitten, it is important to seek medical attention to prevent infection, and your medical records are valuable for supporting your case in court. McGlone Law provides Terre Haute personal injury lawyers to help clients seek compensation.

• What you need to know about animal bites:
• Animal owners, even if they are friends or family, are responsible for the actions of their pets.
• Homeowner’s insurance will pay for the damages.
• Animal bites account for about 1/3 of homeowner’s insurance claims.
• Nearly 50% of animal bite victims in the U.S. are children, usually between 5 and 9 years old.
• The majority of bite injuries involving children are on the face and result in disfigurement.
• Animal bites are the 2^nd most common cause of childhood injuries.

Dog owners, property owners, parents of minors, animal keepers, and landlords can be held responsible for animal bite injuries depending on the circumstances. Victims can also pursue claims for punitive damages if the liable party acted recklessly or with intentional conduct instead of just negligence. For example, if a dog owner knew his dog was vicious but let him run freely near a school and the dog bit a child, a jury could hold the owner responsible for punitive damages.

We can travel to you to provide you with the help you need.

Indiana Law Regarding Animal Bites

Indiana is a One Bite Rule state, which means that dog owners can be held responsible if their dog bites another person even if the dog had never exhibited vicious behavior or bitten anyone prior to the incident. In addition, Indiana statutes apply strict liability to animal bite cases. This means that dog owners are held legally responsible for their dog’s behavior without proof of fault or carelessness. If the accident did occur because of carelessness, however, then the pet owner is liable under negligence law. The Terre Haute personal injury attorneys at McGlone Law can provide legal representation in a timely and efficient manner and have the experience to handle animal bite cases.

Contact us at (812) 518-6707 to speak with knowledgeable attorneys today.