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Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

A person who has suffered a dog-bite injury, or has been injured as the result of being attacked by a dog, has the right to collect damages from the owner of the dog under Minnesota law which provides that the owner is legally responsible for the injuries caused by the dog.

The victim doesn't have to prove negligence on the part of the dog owner. Under Minnesota law, the dog's owner is strictly liable. That means that the owner is legally responsible to pay money damages to the victim of a dog bite or other injuries caused by a dog attack without the need to prove fault or negligence on the part of the owner. The only defense available is that the dog was provoked by the victim.

The owner is liable even if the dog simply knocks the person down and causes injury such as broken bones, head injuries or other injuries. Damages in dog bite cases are usually covered by homeowner insurance of the dog owner Dog Bite cases can be very difficult to prosecute and the assistance of lawyers with experience in handling these cases is very important. Schmidt Law Firm lawyers are experienced with dog bite cases and cases involving animal attacks.

If you have a potential dog bite case, call the Schmidt Law Firm at 1-800-656-8450 for a free first visit and a free case evaluation. Our firm handles cases on a contingent fee, which means that you donŐt have to pay the lawyer unless and until you get a settlement.

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