Denver Dog Bite Lawyer

Choosing Your Denver Dog Bite Lawyer

While they are often the cute, friendly best friends that we all love, dangerous dogs can also be vicious, and dog bites and attacks can cause serious harm. Dog bites can be anything from gentle nips to debilitating or fatal attacks. Injuries from a dog bite may lead to permanent damage. Our Denver dog bite lawyers at Jordan Law have years of experience and can help you with your dog bit cases.

At Jordan Law Accident and Injury Lawyers, we often help clients who have been attacked by dogs. In the video below, you’ll hear from Ken M., a client who was bit in the face by a neighbor’s dog. Our team including attorney Sarah Freedman, paralegal Kara Webb and legal assistant Sydney Copley were able to step in and help.

“Growing up you always think lawyers are really strict and kinda scary… when I met Sarah, I immediately felt at ease.”

Ken M.

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer for My Dog Bite?

If you’ve been injured by a dog, have medical bills and/or lost wages, you likely want to get a Denver personal injury lawyer who can help you recover your costs and pay for damages.

• Our team of attorneys is dedicated to representing our clients and making sure they will get the justice they deserve.
• We have a strong reputation for winning. Our lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for our deserving clients.
• You can always rely on our firm as our client and are always available to them. If you have any questions regarding your injury claim, reach out to us at any time.

Does Colorado Have a Specific Dog Bite Law?

States generally have two approaches to dog bites: they either follow a rule of “strict liability” or one of “negligence.” Colorado is unique in that it uses a mix of these two approaches.

For example, when a dog bite leads to a serious injury or death, a “strict liability” rule applies to the case to hold the owner of the animal liable. Under the theory of strict liability, a pet owner does not need to know their pet was dangerous to be legally responsible for the injuries it causes. Colorado law determines that the following constitutes a serious bodily injury:

• A substantial risk of impairment or permanent disfigurement.
• A substantial risk of death.
• Fractures, breaks, or burns in the second or third degree.
• Substantial risk of loss of function of any body part or organ.

Additionally, an owner will only be strictly liable for a dog bite’s victim’s injuries when the victim is lawfully on public property when the attack occurs. You may not be able to file a dog bite claim if you were trespassing on someone else’s property.

On the other hand, when a dog bite does not lead to serious or life-threatening injury, negligence rules apply. In this case, a victim of a dog bite must show that the owner failed to exercise reasonable care with regard to the animal, and this negligence directly led to injury.

Negligence claims also apply outside of dog bites. For example, if a dog knocked over a person and caused injury, he or she may seek damages in a negligence claim.

What Should I Do After I’m Attacked?

Your actions following an animal attack could affect your eventual dog bite claim. We recommend taking the following actions:

• Seek appropriate medical care
  Quickly get medical treatment if needed. Your medical records will serve as official documentation of the injuries you suffered.
• Ask to file a police report
  A police officer will document your version of the events and include any other pertinent information, such as eyewitness testimony.
• Find a witness
  Ask any eyewitnesses to the accident for their contact information, such as name, phone number, and email.
• Call an attorney
  Contact an experienced Denver dog bite attorney. The attorneys at Jordan Law will handle your insurance claim and demand fair compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering.

Who Is At Fault for a Dog Bite?

Generally, pet owners are responsible for the actions of their animals. In the case of serious injury, Colorado law holds pet owners responsible for any attacks regardless if they knew their pets were dangerous.

In some cases, the dog bite victim may share some of the fault for the attack under the rule of comparative negligence. This may apply if the victim was teasing or provoking the animal before the bite occurred.

For a free legal consultation with a dog bite lawyer serving Denver, call (303) 465-8733

Frequently Asked Dog Bite Questions

What Determines My Damages?

Dog bite damages in Colorado include economic losses (medical bills, lost wages, future care) and non-economic damages (pain, emotional distress).If you’re partially at fault, your compensation may be reduced based on your percentage of fault.

How Can I Identify Potentially Dangerous Breeds?

In 2016, there were 31 dog bite-related deaths in the U.S., with pit bulls involved in 22 despite being only about 6% of the dog population. Pit bulls and Rottweilers accounted for 77% of attacks and 84% of fatalities that year. Over 12 years, pit bulls were linked to 254 deaths, while Rottweilers accounted for 43. Other breeds were involved in significantly fewer fatal incidents.

How Can I Prevent Dog Bites?

Young children are at higher risk of dog attacks, making up a large share of fatalities due to their tendency to approach dogs. Prevention includes keeping dogs leashed, securing property with fences or gates, and ensuring safe access for visitors. If approached by an aggressive dog, stay calm, avoid eye contact, and slowly back away instead of running.

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