Although most dogs you encounter in the Mobile area may be friendly and have responsible owners, it only takes one dangerous animal to leave you with serious injuries. If this happens to you, a dog bite lawyer in Mobile, AL, can help you file an injury lawsuit and try to win financial compensation.
After a dog attack, you might end up missing work and having to attend medical appointments for months or longer. You should not have to suffer financially when the attack was the fault of the dog’s owner. Jackson & Foster Law’s personal injury lawyers in Mobile, AL, will fight for a financial award that reflects the severity of your injuries and hardships.
First Steps Our Mobile, AL, Dog Bite Attorneys Take for You
At Jackson & Foster Law, we sometimes hear from clients who hesitate before calling us, especially after a dog bite. They weren’t certain they had a case or worried about how long it would take to file a personal injury lawsuit. They only had a vague idea of their legal options.
When you are unsure what to do, our team is ready to help you understand your choices for seeking compensation. The initial review of your case is free, and you are under no obligation to hire us after this discussion. This first meeting will likely include the following steps:
- We will listen to your concerns about your situation, both health-wise and financially.
- We will evaluate how we view the strength of your case.
- We will explain the actions we take when filing a personal injury claim on your behalf.
- If appropriate, we may make an estimate about the value of your case.
- We will encourage you to seek medical attention for any issues you are having and to be completely transparent with the doctors about your injuries. This is no time to “tough it out” when your well-being is on the line.
- We know many of the doctors in the Mobile area and can suggest specialists if you feel that would be helpful.
After listening to you, we will tell you whether we think we are the right dog bite lawyers in Mobile, AL, to help with your particular situation. We strive to be honest with you from the first time we meet you until we conclude your case.
We want to use this initial case review to get to know you. It’s important that you feel comfortable with us, as we may discuss some sensitive topics while representing you. We want you to trust us, and we work hard to earn that trust through honesty and hard work, in addition to our knowledge of the law.
We Perform an Investigation of Your Dog Attack
If you hire our dog bite lawyers in Mobile, AL, we will start working immediately. One of our first actions will be to open an investigation into the dog bite attack.
We will seek facts to show that the dog owner behaved negligently, leading to your injuries in the attack. For example, if the dog owner failed to restrain the animal properly or did not follow local regulations for dog ownership, this could show negligent behavior.
Should the insurer accuse you of exaggerating your injuries, our investigation can reveal the severity of the attack.
It’s important to note that the dog does not have to cause visible bite wounds to injure you in an attack. If a dog charges at you and knocks you over or forces you to fall, you could suffer serious injuries. You would have the right to file an injury lawsuit.
What If the Insurer Blames You for the Attack?
Insurance companies know they can reduce or deny your financial claim as an injury victim by blaming you for the accident. In a case like this, the insurer may tell you that its investigation shows it was a provoked attack and you caused the dog to bite. By blaming you, the insurance company attempts to reduce or eliminate its dog bite liability responsibility.
You do not have to accept the insurance company’s version of the investigation. You have the right to dispute its findings.
That’s why we work so hard to find facts that prove your side of the story and show what happened. We seek information proving you did nothing wrong and did not provoke the dog. Our experience with investigations is invaluable in situations like this.
Types of Compensation Available in a Dog Bite Injury Lawsuit
After the investigation, we start negotiations with the insurance company for the liable dog owner to seek a financial award for you. When you hire our dog bite lawyers in Mobile, AL, we may seek a financial award in a few different areas related to your injuries, including:
- Costs for emergency and ongoing medical care
- An estimate of the costs for your future medical care
- A reimbursement of wages you couldn’t earn while trying to recover
- An estimate of wages you’ll be unable to earn in the future because lingering injuries keep you from working your normal hours or any hours
- An award amount for any disfiguring or disabling injuries you have that reduce your quality of life
- A general award amount for your pain and suffering
Call Our Dog Bite Lawyer in Mobile, AL, Today
Don’t just ignore the effects of a dog attack and hope for the best. Let our dog bite lawyers in Mobile, AL, put our experience and tenacity to work for you. Call us today at (251) 433-6699 for a free case evaluation.
