Grand Junction Dog Bite Lawyers

How Our Grand Junction Dog Bite Lawyers Can Help You

Jordan Law’s experienced personal injury attorneys will:

1. Evaluate Your Case: A dog bite case happens when a person is bitten or attacked by a dog. In these cases, the victim might be able to get money (compensation) for their injuries, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Our lawyers can help you understand if you have a case.
2. Investigate the Accident: We will find out what happened and gather evidence to support your case.
3. Negotiate with the Insurance Company: We will talk to the insurance company for you and try to get a fair settlement.
4. Represent the Victim in Court: If needed, we will represent you in court to fight for your rights.
5. Provide Support: We will be with you every step of the way, answering your questions and helping you feel safe.

Who Is Responsible For My Injuries?

Usually, the dog owner is responsible if their dog bites someone. The owner is responsible for making sure their dog does not hurt others. If the dog has bitten someone before or if someone knows it to be dangerous, the owner must take extra care.

What Do I Need To Do To Receive Compensation For a Dog Bite?

In Colorado, dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dog, whether or not they knew that the dog was likely to hurt someone. Showing that the person was responsible for the dog that caused the harm is enough to bring a claim for economic damages. These are things like medical bills, lost wages and other amounts that we can easily assign a monetary value.

In order to receive money for pain and suffering and other “non-economic” damages, you would have to show that the dog owner had knowledge of the dog’s tendencies to hurt people and the owner acted with negligence.

Negligence means that someone did not do what they should have to keep others safe. To prove negligence, you need to show four things:

1. Duty: The dog owner had a duty to keep their dog under control.
2. Breach: The owner did not do their duty. For example, they let the dog run loose.
3. Causation: Because the owner didn’t do their duty, the dog bit you.
4. Damages: You were hurt and have medical bills, lost wages, or other expenses because of the bite.

In Colorado, even if you were a little bit at fault (like if you were teasing the dog), you can still get compensation. This is called contributory negligence. But your compensation might be reduced.

What Compensation Can I Receive in a Dog Bite Case?

You can receive compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages (if you couldn’t work)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

What Are the Potential Sources of Recovery?

Compensation may come from the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance, renter’s insurance, or other insurance policies. If there is no insurance, the dog owner may be personally responsible.

Common Injuries in a Dog Bite

Dog bites can cause many injuries, including:

• Cuts and bruises
• Puncture wounds
• Infections
• Scarring
• Emotional trauma

Common Causes of Dog Bite Accidents

Dog bites can happen for many reasons, such as:

• The dog feels scared or threatened.
• The dog is protecting its territory or owner.
• The owner has not trained the dog, or the dog acts aggressively.

What To Do After a Dog Bite Accident

If you are bitten by a dog, follow these steps:

1. Get Medical Help: See a doctor right away.
2. Report the Bite: Report the bite to animal control or the police.
3. Gather Information: Get the dog owner’s name, address, and insurance details. Take pictures of your injuries.
4. Contact a Lawyer: Call a Grand Junction dog bite lawyer, like Jordan Law, for help.

Why You Should Hire Jordan Law

• Experience: We have years of experience with dog bite cases.
• Compassion: We care about our clients and want to help them get better.
• Results: We fight for the compensation our clients deserve.

At Jordan Law, we are here to help you through this difficult time. If you or a loved one experiences a dog bite in Grand Junction, contact us today for a free consultation. In addition to helping Colorado Springs, we also serve clients in Denver, Fort Collins, and elsewhere across Colorado.

About Contingency Fees

At Jordan Law, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay us unless we win your case. If we win, our fee is a percentage of your compensation. This way, you don’t have to worry about paying us upfront.

Call Jordan Law For a Free Consultation About Your Dog Bite Case

Call Jordan Law today for a free consultation. We’re always free to speak to and if you don’t want to hire us for any reason, we’ll give you the names of other firms we respect to treat you with dignity and professionalism.