New Hampshire revised statutes § 466:19 provides that an individual who is injured by another’s dog is entitled to recover monetary compensation from the owner or keeper of the dog. The exception to this law is where the injured party was engaged in the commission of a crime.
The law provides that the dog owner is held strictly liable for any harm caused by the dog. This means that the injured person does not have to prove that the dog was negligent. Where the owner of the dog is a minor, the parent or guardian of the child will be held liable. The lawyer from our legal team can help you pursue a lawsuit that proves the injured person was attacked by the dog, that the person being sued is the dog’s owner, that the victim did not provoke the dog, and that the injured person also had a right to be at the location where the accident occurred.
Though animal behavior often seems mysterious to us humans at first glance, even dogs have reasons for doing what they do. Each year, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, and 20% of those dog bites will require medical attention. Potential reasons a dog would bite a person include:
Most dog bites do not require serious medical attention, but unfortunately, the age group most likely to be bitten by a dog is children under 10. Most dog bite victims know the dog responsible for the attack, but the odds that a dog bite victim will be a child are 3.2 to 1. Severe injuries from dog bites are highest for children ages 5 to 9 years. If your child was bit by another person’s dog in New Hampshire or Massachusetts let us handle the heavy lifting; contact us for a free case review today.
Discovering the reason behind a dog bite can be emotionally gratifying to the dog bite survivor, but can sometimes make lawsuits surrounding the dog bite even more complicated. Many pet owners will fight tooth and nail to prove that they and their pets are not liable for the dog bite. At Buckley Law Offices, we’re well versed in dog bite lawsuits of all sorts. We’re ready to help you start your dog bite lawsuit at your earliest convenience.
Though animal behavior often seems mysterious to us humans at first glance, even dogs have reasons for doing what they do. Each year, more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, and 20% of those dog bites will require medical attention. Potential reasons a dog would bite a person include:
Did some of the dogs on the above list surprise you? Perhaps that is because when we hear of dog bites on the news, the dog that did the biting is rarely a chihuahua. Instead, dogs like English Mastiffs (with a bite strength measuring at 556 PSI) or Rottweilers (with a bite strength measuring at 328 PSI) are the dogs discussed when we hear stories of dogs biting.
Though it may be the first instinct to brush off a bite from a small dog or a dog that is typically not thought to be aggressive, it is against your best interest. Dog owners are responsible for any errant behavior their dogs engage in that results in damages, and we believe in holding dog owners accountable. Let us provide our service and advise you on the details of your situation; contact us for a free consultation at your earliest convenience.
The Insurance Information Institute reported in 2015 that dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners liability payouts in 2014. If you are bitten by a dog on a dog owner’s property and that dog owner has homeowners insurance, you may be eligible for compensation from the insurance policy.
Dog liability insurance is separate from homeowners insurance. Dog liability insurance is a type of insurance sometimes purchased by dog owners and is often purchased by owners who understand their dog is a bite risk. Landlords sometimes require tenants to purchase dog liability insurance if the tenant owns a dog generally considered to be a “dangerous dog breed.”
Whether the dog owner has homeowners insurance, dog liability insurance, or both, insurance companies have resources beyond compare, and it is in their best interest to hold onto their money. It is in your best interest to get an experienced dog bite lawyer to review your case as quickly as possible, and at Buckley Law Offices we have over 30 years of experience protecting the rights of dog bite victims and dog bite survivors.
Many of the laws related to obtaining compensation from a dog owner’s negligence also pertain to dog-inflicted injuries and not just dog bites. In addition, as the victim of a dog bite, you may be eligible for compensation through the dog owner’s homeowner or renter insurance if the New Hampshire Revised Statute § 466:19 does not apply to the dog owner’s situation. During a free case evaluation, the legal team at Buckley Law Offices can discuss your legal options.
At Buckley Law Offices, the legal team helps you throughout your case while you recover emotionally and medically. We can handle all of the paperwork and other time-consuming or confusing aspects of your case. If you or a loved one is suffering from injury resulting from the bite of a dog belonging to another individual, do not hesitate to speak with a personal injury attorney from our firm at once. We have the experience, knowledge, and ability to safeguard your rights.
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