Boston Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does strict liability have to do with dog bites?

Massachusetts is a strict liability state, meaning that a dog owner is liable for dog bite injuries even if the dog has never been aggressive or bitten another person previously. Under strict liability, dog owner negligence does not play a part in whether the owner is liable for the attack.

What is the “one bite rule”?

Certain states allow a dog “one free bite.” What this means is that a dog owner cannot be held liable for a dog attack if the dog had never attacked before or shown aggressive behavior, and the dog owner did not know about this. However, Massachusetts does not follow this law and is instead a strict liability state, which offers more protection to dog bite victims and their families.

What is my claim worth?

This is a valid question, and the answer will greatly impact your future. While an experienced injury attorney can probably determine the approximate or general value of your dog bite injury claim during a consultation, a thorough investigation and evaluation of the incident and your injuries will be necessary in order to accurately determine what your case is worth. Following that, your attorney will then be able to pursue this amount through an insurance claim and possibly a lawsuit, depending upon the circumstances.

Will my case go to court?

The majority of personal injury cases settle out of court, and this is always the goal of a lawyer in taking on a dog bite claim. However, in some situations the insurance company or dog owner will not settle out of court and will not come to an agreement which benefits the dog bite victim. In these cases, litigation in civil court may be necessary. Boston dog bite lawyer Brian Bagby prepares each case for court in order to get better results in negotiations with the insurance company, and to be ready to go to court if this is most beneficial to the client.

Will homeowner’s insurance pay for my injuries?

In most cases, the homeowner’s insurance policy of the dog owner will cover dog bite injuries. However, your lawyer can explore all avenues in regards to recovery in order to help ensure that you get the highest amount of financial compensation possible.

Contact Boston dog bite attorney Brian Bagby today!