Were you or your child recently bitten by a dog that was not yours? Unfortunately, many dog bites occur with dogs that the victims are familiar with. But if you were bitten, you may be able to recover compensation through the dog owner’s insurance company rather than through the owner’s personal assets. Our experienced Tulsa dog bite attorneys can review your case and explain your legal rights during a free consultation. Contact Oklahoma Injury Law Firm today and call us at (405) 310-8800!
Oklahoma’s Dog Bite Laws
Oklahoma uses a strict liability law that applies when:
- A person was bitten or injured by a dog
- The person did not provoke the dog
- The bite occurred while the person was legally on the property
If your dog bite or attack occurred under these circumstances, you do not have to show the dog’s owner or handler was negligent. This can simplify the process of recovering compensation because you do not have to collect or submit evidence of the dog owner’s previous knowledge regarding their dog’s behavior, propensity, or attacks.
Traditional principles of negligence may apply when strict liability does not apply in the case.
How Can a Tulsa Dog Bite Attorney Help Me?
Dog bites can be traumatizing events. After this type of incident, having a skilled legal advocate in your corner is essential. If a dog bites you, the Tulsa dog bite attorneys at Oklahoma Injury Law Firm can gather evidence, coordinate medical care, and document the full extent of your damages. These actions are in an effort to ensure the insurance company fairly compensates you and your family for the damages you’ve sustained.
Which Dog Breeds Are the Most Dangerous?
While some dogs may be more aggressive by nature than others, it’s important that you know any dog can bite. This is not specific to one particular type of dog. In fact, the type of dog that is most often linked to dog bites is a mixed breed. A dog that is sick, nursing, territorial, hungry, or feeling threatened may be more willing to bite.
Still, statistics show that the following breeds are more likely to bite than others:
- Pit bulls
- German shepherds
- Rottweilers
- Bull terriers
- Dobermans
Contact our experienced dog bite lawyers after any dog bite harms your family.
Common Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bites and attacks can cause serious injuries, including:
- Maulings, which may require surgical intervention and plastic surgery to repair the damage
- Amputations, such as the loss of a finger or ear
- Facial injuries, which are common in child victims
- Fall injuries, such as broken bones
- Nerve damage, which may result in permanent damage to the hands or feet
- Disfiguring injuries, which can negatively impact the victim’s self-image and self-esteem
- Psychological injuries, which often outlast the physical scars caused by the bite
Let our dedicated legal team of Tulsa personal injury lawyers fight to protect your rights after you or a loved one has suffered a dog bite injury.
Contact Oklahoma Injury Law for a Free Dog Bite Injury Claim Review
If a dog bites you, you have a limited amount of time under Oklahoma law to take legal action. The experienced legal team at Oklahoma Injury Law is here to guide you through the claims process and fight for a fair result. Contact us online today or call us at (405) 310-8800 to learn about your rights during a free case review.