{"id":353451,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:59","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/dog-bites-and-animal-attack-overview.html"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:27:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:27:42","slug":"dog-bites-and-animal-attack-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/dog-bites-and-animal-attack-overview.html","title":{"rendered":"Dog Bites and Animal Attack Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dog Bites and Animal Attack Overview<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Dogs are a source of joy for many Americans. Unfortunately, that joy can instantly turn to terror when a dog attacks you. Learn about your legal rights under personal injury laws.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Under most state laws, a victim has a dog bite claim against the pet owner. They can file a personal injury claim to recover damages from the animal’s owner. A dog bite injury lawsuit can help the victim pay for medical bills, disfigurement, lost wages, and other damages.<\/p>\n

Start by understanding the legal basics of dog bite injury claims. If you need more guidance, talk to a local personal injury lawyer<\/a> about your options.<\/p>\n

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