Danbury, Connecticut Dog Bite Lawyer

Have you or a member of your family been attacked by an aggressive dog?

Thousands of people are attacked and injured by dogs every year. Although most victims are children, a dog attack can happen to anyone. At the Law Offices of Harvey Kulawitz, I represent many people who have been victims of dog bites or other animal bites in the Danbury area. If you or a family member has been hurt by a dog attack, I will strive to recover the compensation you'll need for your dog bite injuries. Contact my Ridgefield law firm to discuss your personal injury claim. As your attorney, I will provide the zealous, responsive, and caring representation you deserve.

Connecticut Dog Bite Accidents

Too many victims of dog attacks are worried about pursuing compensation out of fear of damaging a relationship with a friend or neighbor. However, it is important to understand that pursuing a premises liability claim for dog bite injuries will not, in most cases, cause financial problems for the dog's owner because damages are likely covered under the homeowner's insurance policy.

In fact, of all the claims that people make under a homeowner's insurance policy, dog bites rank near the top. Even if the owner obeys the leash law and the invisible fence is working, accidents do happen. Dogs may charge the fence when a stranger or a child walks by or may suddenly attack a neighbor. Regardless of the circumstances involved, when a dog decides to attack, injuries can be traumatic. I handle dog bite injuries cases that involve:

• Injuries to the face (especially injuries to a child's face)
• Lacerations (to various body parts)
• Scarring
• Broken bones
• Neck or back injury (from falling down)
• PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Compensation for expenses and pain associated with rabies serum treatment

Experienced, Thorough Representation in Dog Bite Cases

Dog bite lawsuits are strict liability cases. If a dog bites someone in Connecticut, the owner is automatically responsible, unless the dog was "teased or tormented." When a client comes to me with a dog bite, I listen to the client's story first. After that, I investigate the dog. Every city's animal control department has a dog warden. I check to see if the dog has a history of aggression. I also take note of whether the dog has bitten before. Second, I investigate the scope of my client's injury. I work closely with my client and any specialists I need, like a plastic surgeon, to determine what kind of medical care my client needs and what kind of impact the injury and treatment will have on my client's future.

I put the time, resources, and care necessary into each dog bite case to ensure my clients are taken care of following a traumatic dog bite or attack.

Contact me for a free consultation with an experienced dog bite lawyer in the Danbury area.