Roughly 36% of households in Wyoming own dogs. Humanity’s best friend provides camaraderie for dog owners but, they can be dangerous. A dog attack can cause tremendous damage that requires expensive medical treatment for victims.
Any dog is capable of biting someone at any time. The Advocates have firsthand experience with this uncomfortable fact. Hundreds of people have come to our law firm after suffering a dog bite.
These types of personal injuries not only inflict physical damage but also post-traumatic stress and high medical bills.
We are dog bite lawyers who specialize in helping people bounce back from their dog bite injuries. Our lawyers will handle your personal injury case with compassion while firmly advocating on your behalf. Reach out to us today for a free consultation, and together, we can get you on the road to recovery.
Immediately after being bitten, assess your injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Keep track of all treatment you receive during recovery
Once you’ve completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the dog’s conduct resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive the compensation and care they deserve after their injuries, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
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Wyoming does not have statutes on dog owners’ responsibility for their dogs’ actions or laws assigning liability after a dog bite. Given that no explicit rules govern dog attacks, the precedent for dog bites falls under the one-bite rule.
Under this rule, dog bite victims can file a personal injury claim against a dog owner even if the dog has no prior history of aggression or biting.
To file a personal injury claim, a dog bite victim must prove the dog owner was negligent by not exercising reasonable care for their pet.
There are many examples of negligence, such as a pet owner not keeping their dog leashed in public. Rarely in the realm of law are things so cut and dry. You will need an experienced personal injury attorney to help you establish negligence against the dog owner.
Victims must demonstrate the burden of proof, but that will be difficult if they provoked the dog before it attacked them. The victim may have taunted the dog, trespassed on private property, or ignored obvious warning signs. In these situations, the victims would probably be seen as the negligent party.
Even if you do not think you have severe injuries from a dog bite, you should still seek medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 81 people died from dog attacks in 2021. Dog bite injuries can be more serious than they appear due to rare but still prevalent diseases such as rabies.
These are the common injuries dog bite victims face:
You have every right to enjoy public spaces without fear of animal attack. Unfortunately, this risk cannot be completely mitigated. As long as people keep dogs as pets, there will be risks of dog bites.
Here are the best things you can do to avoid such personal injuries:
Injuries from aggressive dogs are usually covered by renters’ or homeowners’ insurance. These policies typically cover dog bite liability up to certain limits. If an injury claim from a dog bite exceeds the limit, the dog owner is usually responsible for any additional damages.
The damages you can seek depend on the nature of your dog bite injury claim. No two cases are ever the same in the realm of law, which means even an experienced Casper dog bite lawyer cannot predict the trajectory without first doing a case evaluation.
The following are commonly sought damages in a personal injury case:
A dog bite claim is no different from other personal injury cases. Therefore, a dog bite victim generally has four years from the incident to file a claim.
Our legal advice is to begin the personal injury claims process as soon as you physically can. Give The Advocates a call and you can talk with one of our personal injury lawyers in minutes. They will start with a free case evaluation, and if you so wish, begin to gather evidence for your case.
We know how scary it can be to get a serious injury from a dog attack. Our personal injury lawyers have seen the whole range of pain and suffering that comes from car accidents, dog bites, and everything in between.
The Advocates want to extend our sincerest condolences for your injuries.
We promise to provide you with compassionate legal representation backed up by decades of experience. You deserve it. You deserve an Advocate.
