Dog Bites

An estimated 70 to 80 million dogs reside in the United States, and nearly 5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Many of these individuals are compelled to seek medical attention for their injuries. Children often fall victim to dog bites due to their small size – they are often at mouth level with dogs – with a staggering half of them suffering bites to the face. However, it is crucial to note that severe dog bite injuries can both children and adults alike. Wisconsin law makes a dog owner responsible for 100% of the damage their dog causes when it injures a person. It does not necessarily have to bite someone for this to apply. If a dog jumps up on someone or lunges at them causing injury, the owner is responsible. If the dog has bitten someone with sufficient force to break the skin at least one time previous, the owner is responsible for double damages (meaning your compensation doubles). When we get these claims, we can often recover from the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance. We can get the injured party compensation for their medical bills, wage losses, and pain and suffering .