While we all like to think of our beloved pets as sweet and cuddly, not every animal is going to fit that bill. It can be difficult to imagine anyone’s favorite pet attacking someone, but it happens more often than you may think. Animal attacks are naturally going to be a difficult subject for multiple reasons. Unless you work in animal control, you don’t really expect to be attacked by an animal, especially if the owner is nearby. If you know someone who has been attacked by an animal, you have an idea of what can happen. If you were attacked yourself, you know how truly terrifying it is.
A former coworker of mine recently told me about her recent brush with an animal attack. She was walking her dog on the sidewalk a few streets away from where she lives when she suddenly heard a noise a few houses down. The front door was wide open and a large dog came bounding out of it without a leash or collar. It started running at her and her dog, who is considerably smaller than this dog was. She picked up her dog, as the neighbor’s dog continued darting toward them. It started biting her in an attempt to get to her dog. She screamed and yelled and tried to fight, but it wasn’t until another neighbor came out that they were able to free her.
Naturally, she had to go to the hospital due to the bites she received while trying to protect her dog. In her attempts to contact the neighbors who owned the dog, she was met with nothing but hostility and a refusal to work with her on medical expenses. She felt there was no other option besides seeing a lawyer. This is, unfortunately, a common result of an animal attack.
If you were the victim of an animal attack, you need a good lawyer on your side. Wayne Hardee Law has years of experience working with these kinds of cases, and knows how to get the results you deserve. We’ll help you get the proper compensation for expenses such as medical bills, lost wages, and even pain and suffering under certain circumstances. Give us a call today, and see how much of a difference we can make in your case!
