Animal attacks can result in serious injury and infection, especially in children. If an animal bites you or your child, you should seek medical attention immediately. If the bite results in rabies, infection, loss of motor skills, or any other serious injury, you may have the right to seek financial compensation from the animal's owner and the owner of the property that holds the animal.

Animal Bites - An Overview

According to the Centers for Disease Control, millions of people are bitten by animals each year. Animal bites can have serious consequences, including scarring, disfigurement, infection and in the worst cases, even death. If you or a loved one has been injured by an animal bite, contact an attorney in your area to learn more about your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

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Payment of Damages in Animal Bite Cases

Sometimes, an injured person does not want to bring a legal action against an animal owner because the injured person is worried that the animal owner will face economic hardship as a result. In many cases, however, the animal owner does not pay anything. The owner may have an insurance policy that will cover the expenses from any legal claim.

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Types of Animal Bite Cases

In some states, your legal rights can vary depending on the type of animal that bit you. If you have suffered a dog bite or other animal bite injury, contact an attorney to determine your rights.

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Proving Knowledge of an Animal's Vicious Propensities

In states without dog bite statutes or in cases where the injury was caused by a domestic animal other than a dog, the injured person generally must prove that the owner knew or should have known of the animal's dangerous propensities in order to recover damages.

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