An attorney can provide valuable services to help you with your dog bite case, such as:
- Guidance about the legal options for pursuing compensation that are available to you based on the facts of your case.
- A determination as to the liable parties in your case and the insurance resources those parties have available.
- Timely filing of all court-required paperwork in the proper jurisdiction.
- A valuation of your case based on the expenses you have incurred because of your injuries, the injury-related expenses you will likely incur in the future, and the ways your injury has impacted your life.
- Skilled negotiation with the at-fault party’s insurance provider in an attempt to garner a fair settlement offer on your behalf.
- Guidance as to the pros and cons of accepting an offered settlement.
- The collection of evidence and witness testimony that can help prove your case and show your expenses.
- Litigation, including the delivery of opening and closing statements as well as the presentation of evidence and the examination of witnesses.
- Assistance with collecting your settlement or court award.
An estimated 4.5 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year, and around 800,000 of those bites will require medical treatment. If a vicious dog injured you, you can trust the experienced attorneys from Hughey Law Firm to provide answers to the questions you have about your case. For a free case evaluation, contact us now.