Dog Bite Personal Injury Lawyer in Northern Utah

Dog bites happen frequently. Per the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 4,500,000 dog bites occur each year. One out of 5 of these bites become infected. Unfortunately, many of these cases involved children.

Most US states instituted laws that make dog owners automatically responsible when their dogs bite another person. These laws are called “strict liability.” Utah is a strict liability state. Under the strict liability rule, a person bitten by a dog does not have to show that the dog owner did anything wrong. The injured person does not also have to prove that the dog was vicious or had a history of biting people, only that the dog bit him.

In other words, if a dog in Utah bites you, the owner must pay your damages, even if the owner took reasonable precautions to keep the dog from biting others. Dogs are unpredictable, and even if the dog owner uses the utmost care, the dog may still bite another person. Consequently, lawmakers have decided to put the burden on the dog owner when someone gets bitten.

How Can Northern Utah Law Help You?

Hiring a Utah dog attack lawyer may be the best approach to get the most money for your dog bite claim. Trying to settle your claim on your own may provide some insurance companies with a competitive advantage during your time of need. So don’t accept less than your dog bite injury case’s worth.

Personal injury lawyer Ken Peterson will look into the incident, create a claim, come to an agreement, or take your case to court if necessary.

What Should You Do Right After Your Utah Dog Attack?

Usually, a dog bite happens when you least expect it. Utah dog bite injury lawyer Ken Peterson has some suggestions as to what you should do immediately after a dog bite incident in Utah:

Seek medical attention right away
Obtain details on the dog and its owner
Notify the authorities about the dog bite
Take pictures of your injuries and keep a record of your recovery process
Contact a Utah dog injury lawyer

You may sustain significant injuries due to a severe dog bite attack. Medical expenses and treatments may be costly even if you have insurance. You may also be required to take time off work while recovering from the dog attack. An experienced and dedicated Utah dog bite injury lawyer can explain your legal rights. You should refrain from speaking with the dog owner’s insurance provider representative without a dog bite attorney on your side. They may tempt you to accept a lowballed settlement.

Committed to Helping People Find Compensation for Their Dog Attacks

As a client, you’ll receive dog bite personal injury lawyer Ken Peterson’s full commitment. Northern Utah Law serves clients in Cache County and throughout northern Utah, including the counties of Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, and Weber. Contact Northern Utah Law online for a consultation.