Medical Costs The most common damages for dog bites are the initial care and treatment in the emergency room because dog bites do require emergency room treatment. You will need antibiotics, you’ve got to get the wound cleaned, you may need a tetanus shot, etc. If the dog has not had its shots, then you […]
Recovering for Injuries in a Dog Bite Case
Homeowner’s insurance Most commonly, when we’re looking for who we can recover against for dog bite injuries, it’s the homeowner’s insurance of the dog owner. If the homeowner lied on their policy about the kind of dog they had or whether they had a dog at all, that can complicate the matter, but most commonly […]
If I sustain a dog bite and hire you, what happens next?
Immediately we make an open records request to see whether or not this dog has a history of either behaving inappropriately or of biting other people. We help you navigate through the process of making sure that your medical care is appropriate. Then we notify the dog owner of our intention to make a claim […]
In Milwaukee, are people required to have their dogs on a leash in a public place?
Yes, like most municipalities, Milwaukee and surrounding communities require dogs to be on leashes when they are out in public. Now, every dog owner who has their dog off leash tends to say, “Well, you know, my dog would never hurt someone.” Just because they feel that their dog is safe, doesn’t mean their dog’s […]
Must a dog have a history of violence for me to sue its owner?
Dog bites are a “strict liability” claim in Wisconsin. That means the owner is responsible for the injuries caused by their dog no matter whether the owner was negligent or not. Whether the owner knew their dog tended to bite, or it was a first-time event, the owner is responsible for the damages the dog […]
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