St. Cloud Area Personal Injury Lawyer for Dog Bites
Being bitten by a dog can be a life-changing experience. In addition to the pain, many people experience an ongoing fear of dogs. Sometimes they feel overwhelmed by medical bills they cannot afford to pay.
If you or your child experienced a dog bite injury, you may be entitled to compensation, and my St. Cloud law firm can help. In the past 20 years, I have tried and won more cases for personal injury victims than any other attorney in the St. Cloud/Brainerd area. I am a NBTA Civil Trial Specialist and a MSBA Civil Trial Specialist. I also won the first million dollar personal injury jury verdict in Stearns County.
Minnesota's Dog Bite Law
Minnesota law makes dog owners responsible for injuries caused by their dogs. The owner of the dog is responsible for the full amount of the injury sustained — as long as the dog was not provoked and as long as the person bitten was where they legally had a right to be.
Under the law, it makes no difference if the dog owner was careful. And it doesn't matter if the dog had good behavior in the past. If you experienced a dog bite injury, you could be entitled to compensation for the harm.
When dog bites affect children: The most common victims of dog bite injuries are children. Sadly, children often have the most difficult time overcoming dog bite injuries. The scarring and disfigurement they experience can be more severe, especially when a dog bites a child's face. They may also face emotional challenges in school. And children may have more fear of dogs than adults, which can require professional counseling.
Contact Stephen Gabrielson
If you are considering taking legal action, talk to an attorney about your dog bite. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact my St. Cloud area law firm toll free at 1-800-940-8130. There are no costs or fees unless you recover.
