Dog Bites
Although most Boise dog owners train their dogs, care for them, provide their vaccination shots, and are generally careful about keeping them on a tight leash for other people’s safety, the reality is that a dog is still an animal. This means they can attack anyone regardless of familiarity.
If you or your child have been bitten by a dog, we can help you by obtaining the insurance information of the dog owner, documenting your injuries, and obtaining a cash settlement for medical bills, scars, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. The attorneys at Parke Gordon Law are aggressive, experienced and trusted. We’ll fight to get you every penny you deserve.
A dog bite can leave you with severe injuries and lifelong trauma. To cover the cost of treatment for the bite and other issues, you will have to file an injury claim. Our Boise dog bite lawyers at Parke Gordon Law can help you pursue your claim and procure substantial settlements. Call today to speak with a professional personal injury attorney about your case.
Who is Liable for a Dog Bite?
Depending on the circumstances, and the dog’s custodian at the time of the attack, dog bite liability in Idaho can go multiple ways. For instance, if the victim was taking a walk in a legally approved area and someone else’s dog attacked them without any provocation, the dog owner is liable. If the victim taunted the dog and it bit them, liability may rest with both the dog owner and the victim – the dog owner for not properly leashing the dog or issuing appropriate commands; the victim for aggravating the dog.
Another scenario is if the victim was legally visiting a property, such as a delivery person or a party guest, and the property occupant’s dog viciously attacked and bit them, the dog owner may be liable. However, some of that liability may also shift to the injured victim if there were clear signs indicating a dog’s presence in the premises.
An experienced dog attack attorney in Boise can review the available evidence, request an independent investigation, and determine who to hold responsible.
