New Britain Dog Bites And Animal Attacks Attorneys

Animal attacks are one of the last things on a person’s mind in their day-to-day life. In a lot of ways, worrying about an animal is something from another century. But animal attacks, especially dog bites, happen all too frequently, and the victims are the ones who need help in the immediate and long-term aftermath.

At The Law Offices of Januszewski McQuillan and DeNigris, LLP, we are a New Britain personal injury firm for people in Connecticut suffering from dog bite injuries. Since 1952, our team of attorneys has fought for our clients in and out of court in their pursuit of the compensation that they deserve. When people suffer a dog bite, they turn to us for information, insight and advocacy in the face of uniquely challenging cases.

Why Dog Bites Are Such A Challenge To Pursue

In most premises liability cases, it’s relatively clear-cut where the accident occurred and who is responsible for what happens on their property. An animal attack complicates issues in a few different areas:

• Legal: Connecticut law is clear in that dog owners are responsible for damage done by their dog, but there are complicating factors. If a person is trespassing on property or taunting the dog, those can be defenses for the action.
• Logistical: An animal attack, not necessarily a dog attack, is also something that could be attributed to the property owner. It is difficult to properly attribute an animal’s presence to a specific owner and proving prior knowledge would be complicated.
• Personal: Dog attacks often happen within a person’s neighborhood, either on the sidewalk or as a pedestrian walks by. Having a personal relationship with the liable dog owner makes going after compensation trickier.

While these dimensions are a real challenge, they are not a challenge that should stop you from pursuing the compensation that you deserve. And we can help you with that.

FAQ On Dog Bites

In Connecticut, dog bite victims have a lot to worry about, but they shouldn’t have to worry about their questions going unanswered. We answer every one of our clients’ questions with specific, actionable answers, based on their case and the law. However, some questions are more general, like those below.

Who is liable when a dog attacks someone?

Under Connecticut law, the dog’s owner is liable for all of the damages if they attack someone. There are some exceptions here. If a dog is known to be dangerous or if it is their first attack, the liability is squarely on the animal owner.

What common injuries and conditions occur from animal attacks?

Dog attacks are often especially vicious and can include such outcomes as:

• Facial disfigurement
• Mauling
• Loss of digits

Additionally, dog mouths are a hotbed of bacteria and disease, and their bites are not only powerful but also dangerous in the long term due to the potential for infection.

How can you prepare for the claim?

Preparing for a dog bite claim is the same as in any other claim: compile appropriate paperwork and limit your public commentary. However, since dog bite victims are often neighbors with the liable party, you may find it even more challenging to limit talking about what happened. Still, keeping silent about your case and your actions is the smart choice.

Get Help From Us Today

We want to hear from you about your case. Call today to learn how our decades of service to New Britain can be put to work for you in your dog bite case. Call 860-505-4415 or send an email to schedule your free consultation.