South Bend - Fort Wayne - Indiana Dog Bite Lawyer
The key to the successful recovery of personal injury damages in a case involving dog bites or other animal attacks is to preserve and document the evidence of the incident quickly. At the Law Offices of Tony Zirkle, we have the ability to act fast so that your rights can be protected. Contact us at any of our four Indiana offices for the advice of an experienced lawyer.
If you or anyone in your family has been injured by a dog bite, contact Indiana dog bit lawyer Tony Zirkle now!
Dog Bite FAQ's
Indiana law provides that the owner of a dog is strictly liable for the damage the animal causes to another person. That means that in most cases, the plaintiff needs only to prove that he or she was bitten or otherwise injured by the animal, and that the defendant is the person responsible for leashing or restraining the dog. Adult trespassers are not protected under this law, but nearly everyone else is: neighbors, passers by, bicyclists, home repair contractors, social guests, mail carriers, and others. Once the injuries and the defendant's responsibility for the animal are established, the injured party will be entitled to recover the full value of the damages proved.
Establishing liability against a dog owner for severe bite injuries is only half the battle, however. Finding a source of payment, such as a homeowner's insurance policy, will be essential in making the plaintiff's victory meaningful in any practical way. Indianapolis dog bite attorney Tony Zirkle has the experience and litigation skill to maximize the likelihood that you will receive full compensation for yourself or your injured child in animal attack cases.
Dog and other pet owners can also be responsible for the damages caused when their animal gets loose and causes a traffic accident when a car brakes suddenly to avoid impact. Similarly, farmers can be held liable if a horse or cow wanders onto a road through a poorly maintained fence.
For further advice about your right to recover for the pain, soft tissue damage, and disfigurement that can result from a severe dog bite or other animal attack, contact Indiana personal injury lawyer Tony Zirkle in Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne, or Crown Point for a free consultation.
If you or anyone in your family has been injured by a dog bite, contact Indiana dog bit lawyer Tony Zirkle now!
