Denver Dog Bite Lawyer

Dog bites are a significant national health problem everywhere. Over 800,000 dog bite victims per year require emergency room visits and medical treatment which results in losses that exceed $1 billion per year. More than half of the victims are children, most of who are bitten in the face. The attacking dog often is owned by a friend or a neighbor. The problem is getting worse.

Dog bite law in Colorado is complicated in that state law does not match most local laws. Colorado State law gives dog owners a “first free bite” before liability is imposed, although most local ordinances impose liability on the first bite if the owner was negligent in the handling of the dog.

Despite the complexities of the law, a dog bite case can still be successfully handled if the attorney understands the conflicts and nuances of the laws. At the Baroway Law Firm, P.C., Englewood dog bite attorney Scott Baroway has successfully represented victims in numerous dog bite cases involving these conflicting laws. Contact us for experienced, aggressive personal injury legal representation in efforts to obtain full and fair compensation for you.

In addition to the conflicts in the law, there is extreme and often hidden psychological injury that many victims suffer as a result of being attacked by a dog. In addition to the initial trauma caused by the animal attack, there is often secondary trauma by the child or adult being forced to deal with the continuing threat of additional attacks, whether real or imagined.

Sometimes a victim can recover compensation from sources who, at first glance, might appear to have little to do with the dog. For example, a landlord may be liable if he knows that a tenant keeps a dog prone to biting people. Or a day care center might be liable for permitting someone with a large, aggressive dog to allow it onto the premises.

Only a skilled attorney can help to protect your rights. Contact Baroway Law Firm, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation.

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