A dog’s bite is capable of causing serious injuries. Even smaller animal bites can cause puncture wounds that may induce severe bleeding, can become infected, or may result in scarring. Larger animals have powerful jaws that can break bones, tear tendons, and require surgery to correct.
When an animal attacks, the owner could be held liable for damages. The animal owner may be required to cover the cost of all the plaintiff’s losses. With the help of a dog bite lawyer, injured claimants may be eligible to recover compensation for damages such as: