Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney
Animal Bites
Our state has some of the nation’s most favorable laws when it comes to dog bite victims. When you are attacked by an animal, the liability extends not only to the owner, but also to the person who was harboring the pet at the time. For example, if your daughter’s babysitter also was watching a husky and the dog attacked your child, both the babysitter and dog owner would be liable for the injuries.
The best way to avoid a dog bite is to keep your family educated. Most dog bite victims are attacked by their own pet or that of a close friend or relative. Train your pets. Socialize them from a young age. Learn about their breed’s temperaments and cater to their needs. Never roughhouse with your pets or encourage aggressive behavior. Because lowered testosterone reduces the likelihood of an attack, always neuter male dogs. Encourage other dog owners to follow your good example.
Always watch children around animals and never introduce a child to a pet that is known to be aggressive. Teach your children how to approach and handle animals from an early age, but wait until they are over four to adopt any new dogs. Over 60% of all dog bite injuries happen to children and almost all people killed by dogs are under 15.
If you or your child was injured by a dog, you may suffer from rabies, lacerations, mental trauma or head injuries. A skilled Minnesota personal injury attorney can help you claim compensation for your pain, suffering, medical expenses and more.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with a Minnesota personal injury lawyer from The Law Offices of Bolt & Hoffer, contact us today to speak with one of our trained representatives.
Bolt and Hoffer Law Firm
Suite 130
3340 Northdale Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Phone (763) 208-3707
Fax (763) 208-3607
$500,000. Serious leg and hip injuries caused by driver who missed stop sign and T-boned driver of van.
$300,000. Dog bit young child causing facial injuries and damage to tear ducts. Several surgeries required to repair damage.
"I needed the direction and Christopher Hoffer provided that. He is very calm, well organized, and very capable. I still have pain from the car accident today but he helped me get a settlement from the insurance company to cover auto and medical expenses and was very supportive. He did a great job for me and he'll do the same for you." – Marv O.
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