Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

Colorado Springs Dog Bite Attorney

Have you required medical attention or unpaid leave from work after a dog bite or another injury caused by an animal? Animal owners have a responsibility to look out for the welfare of others, and if an animal has harmed you, you may be entitled to compensation.

Colorado Springs dog bite attorney Lee K. Rosenbaum helps the victims of dog bites and other animal attacks pursue the compensation they deserve. Contact the Law Firm of Lee K. Rosenbaum, P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation about your case.

Holding Animal Owners Responsible for Their Pets

Under Colorado law, animal owners are strictly liable for medical bills, lost wages and other economic damages suffered due to dog bites and other animal attacks. It does not matter if the dog is a poodle or a pit bull; under most circumstances, the owner must cover these expenses if you are bitten.

Noneconomic damages, on the other hand — such as pain, suffering and psychological harm — can only be obtained if you can prove some level of negligence. If the owner knew or should have known that the dog or other animal was likely to bite people and did not train it, fence it in adequately or take other steps to protect people, he or she may be liable for these noneconomic damages.

El Paso County animal attack lawyer Lee K. Rosenbaum is experienced at calculating damages under each of these standards and establishing the evidence to make a case under each.

Investigating All Possible Sources of Compensation for Animal Attack Victims

In many cases, dog bites and other animal attacks are covered by homeowners insurance. If the animal lives on property that is covered by an insurance policy, the victim of a bite can make a claim against the insurance policy. This will generally be the case even if the incident did not occur on the property.

We are experienced at sorting out insurance issues in order to pursue the fullest-possible compensation for our clients. Contact us today so experienced dog bite attorney Lee K. Rosenbaum can begin investigating the facts of your case.