Dog and Animal Attacks

Dogs bite millions of Americans every year and the majority of the victims are children. Dog and animal attacks often leave scars-both physical and emotional. Many bite wounds require medical treatment, such as reconstructive surgery, and in severe cases, dog and animal attacks can even cause death.

Who should pay?
According to Ohio law, dog owners are typically responsible for costs associated with injuries caused by their dogs, such as medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. There are exceptions to the law: if the bite victim is committing a crime, such as trespass, or if he or she is teasing the dog, the owner may not be liable.

Dog and animal attack experience that you can trust.
Scott and the lawyers at Scott W. Schiff & Associates in Columbus, Ohio, understand the laws surrounding dog and animal attacks, including leash laws and stipulations about aggressive and nonaggressive breeds. We use our knowledge and our extensive negotiation and courtroom experience in dog bite cases to secure fair and full compensation for our clients. As our case results show, we are skilled at establishing liability and determining the full costs of injuries and damages associated with dog bites and animal attacks.

Call us for a free consultation.
If an animal attack has injured you or a loved one, our personal injury attorneys can help. Your initial case evaluation and consultation is free of charge and we will only bill you for our services if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

Contact us today to discuss your case.