Animal Bite

Neenah, Appleton Lawyer: Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

The owner or handler of a dog or other animal is responsible for any injury caused by a dog bite or other type of animal attack. The victim is entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and related issues such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and disfiguring scarring. The personal injury claim is usually paid by the liability provision of a homeowners insurance or a business policy.

Talk to an attorney immediately after a dog bite

An insurance company may claim that the vicious animal was actually provoked, especially when the victim is a child. At Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC, our lawyers begin an investigation into the attack immediately after taking a case. Working with experts and professional investigators, the attorneys research the animal's history, interview witnesses and see that our client's losses are accurately evaluated. If you would like to speak with a member of our firm, please call 920-720-0000 or e-mail our Neenah office to arrange a confidential, free consultation.

Dog bite and animal attack cases we handle

Our attorneys are prepared to handle a wide range of cases, including those involving the following factors:

• A postal worker or delivery person approaches a house in the course of work and is attacked by a dog
• A dog jumps on a person and knocks the victim down, causing a back injury
• A horse kicks or bites
• A child is bitten and suffers psychological trauma
• An animal attack causes disfiguring scars

If you or your child has been bitten by a dog or injured in another type of animal attack, it is important to hire a lawyer with experience in similar cases. In order to provide you with the opportunity to meet us and discuss your situation before retaining our firm to represent you, we offer free initial consultations. Please contact our Neenah office and arrange to speak with an attorney. We serve clients throughout the Fox River Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin, and charge no attorney's fees for personal injury representation until our client recovers compensation.