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Have You Been Injured By a Dog Bite?
Every year, hundreds of people are attacked and bitten by dogs and other animals. Sadly, most dog bite victims are children, and most of the time the injuries are to their face. Attacks by vicious animals can result in severe injuries, pain and suffering, and disfiguring scars. Children particularly can suffer embarrassment and emotional distress.
Victims of animal attacks may develop a fear of animals in general and become afraid to go for walks or to ride their bikes, worried that they could be bitten again. People suffering from animal bites may need treatment not only from doctors, but from counselors and other experts.
Whether you or your child was attacked by a breed of dog known to be aggressive, like a pit bull or Rottweiler, or by any other dangerous animal, contact a dog bite lawyer at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya.
If you or a loved one was bitten, knocked down or otherwise attached by a negligent owner’s pet, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and for your pain, suffering and disfigurement.
Our dog bite injury lawyers believe in personal attention, and our services are tailored for each client. We have a network of highly trained doctors and medical specialists who can treat your injuries – including plastic surgeons to treat scarring and counselors to address emotional issues.
Dianne Sawaya’s law firm can help you or your child get the resources you need to help recover from your physical injuries and get on the road to long-term recovery from the traumatic emotional issues related to the attack. We are skilled at building your case, and we excel at negotiating to get you the reimbursement you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an animal attack, call The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya now at (303) 758-4777 or email us for a free evaluation of your dog bite case.
There’s no obligation, and if we work together we won’t charge you a fee unless we get you a settlement or jury award.
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Collateral source rule. This says that the fact or amount of any collateral source payment (such as from a plaintiff’s medical insurance) shall not be admitted as evidence in an action against a third-party tortfeasor. Discussion of the amount of medical bills must be based on the amount billed, not the amount paid.
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You never know when you’ll be in a car accident. But when you are, having a few resources close at hand can be useful.
That’s why we’ve developed the DLS Law SmartKit.
After many years of working with clients who’ve had car accidents, we’ve realized there are a number of things that would be handy to have at the scene of an accident. So we’ve put together a kit of resources that you can keep in your vehicle’s glove box.
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