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Dog Bite Lawyers
A dog bite can mean stitches, infections, scars and fear that lasts. In most cases the claim is paid by the owner's homeowners or renters insurance, not out of your neighbor's pocket. We handle the insurance company so you can focus on healing.
- Free case review
- No fee unless we recover*
- Help in all 50 states*
- We handle the insurance company
Every state has a filing deadline, and some are as short as one year. The sooner we know, the more we can protect.
Joy Coleman, Esq. personally reviews every case. Calls returned within one business hour.
- ✓100% free
- ✓$0 fee unless we recover*
- ✓Confidential
Our role
How We Help
- Identify the owner's homeowners or renters insurance
- Document the bite, treatment and scarring
- Claims for children's bites and facial scars
- Medical bills, records and liens
- Future scar treatment and counseling costs
- Trial co-counsel if the case needs to go to court
Compensation
What You Can Recover
- Emergency care and stitches
- Infection treatment
- Plastic surgery and scar care
- Counseling for fear or trauma
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Torn clothing and personal property
Protect your claim
What to Do After It Happens
- 1
Get Medical Care
Dog bites infect easily. Get seen the same day.
- 2
Photograph the Wound
Take photos now and as it heals, including any scar.
- 3
Get the Owner's Info
Name, address and the dog's vaccination records.
- 4
Report the Bite
File a report with animal control, then call us.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do I have to sue my neighbor or friend?
Usually the claim is made against the owner's homeowners or renters insurance, and most dog bite claims settle with the insurer. Talk to us about your situation.
The dog never bit anyone before. Do I have a case?
Possibly. Some states hold owners responsible for any bite. Others look at whether the owner knew the dog could be dangerous or broke a leash law. We'll explain the rules where the bite happened.
My child was bitten. What should I do?
Get medical care, take photos as the wound heals, and keep every record. Children's facial scars can need treatment for years, and that can be part of the claim.
How much does it cost?
Nothing upfront. There is no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. Clients may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.
*Joy Elizabeth Coleman, Esq. is licensed in Georgia. Cases in other states are handled with lawyers licensed in those states, with the client's written consent.
Injured? Get Your Free Case Review Today
Answer a few quick questions or call now. We'll tell you where you stand, at no cost.
(470) 444-7109*No attorney's fee unless we recover for you. Clients may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.
Every kind of injury case is different. This tells us who to look at first.
Joy Coleman, Esq. personally reviews every case. Calls returned within one business hour.
- ✓100% free
- ✓$0 fee unless we recover*
- ✓Confidential