Portland Dog Bite Lawyer

Dog bite laws in Oregon are extremely complicated. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, contact us right away! In order to receive the complete and fair compensation for your injuries and the problems they cause, you need an intelligent and knowledgeable lawyer that know his/her way around Oregon’s law. Contact Portland Personal Injury Attorneys and rest easy knowing that your case is under control by a professional that we match to your specific situation.

The Facts

  • Every year in the United States over 4.7 million people are bitten by a dog
  • The majority of these bites are serious enough to require medical treatment
  • Dog bite attacks can cause life threatening injuries to the spinal cord, brain or vital organs.
  • In addition to the physical injuries suffered by dog bite victims, there may be extensive psychological damage, especially to children

The Law and Your Rights

As stated before, due to Oregon’s complex laws surrounding dog bites and who is at fault as well as the process, calling us to help you find a lawyer is highly recommended.  Many say that there is no such thing as bad dogs; just bad owners. Basically, this means that if a dog attacks, its owner is generally held responsible because the dog was either mistreated, brought up wrong, trained to be aggressive, or was not properly controlled. The law recognizes that a dog bite is often the fault of the dog’s owner, and so the owner is responsible for paying compensation.

Fair Compensation

In cases where the dog owner knew of the dog’s vicious propensities, the owner would be held strictly liable. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a serious dog bite, you may be entitled to receive compensation for:

  • Present and future medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional damages
  • Lost wages
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Nerve damage
  • Psychological services

Why Do Dogs Bite?

Why do dogs bite? It is important to remember that dogs are animals and any dog, no matter how docile, can bite under certain circumstances. Dog bites generally occur when the dogs are:

  • Fearful
  • Acting to protect its property or owner
  • Eating or sleeping
  • Mistreated
  • Trying to establish dominance
  • Feeling threatened

A Word About Breeds

Some breeds that have been identified as “high risk” for causing injury (whether by nature or nurture) are: Akitas, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherd, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, and Bullmastiffs to name a few.

Finally

Dog bites can be minor. At the same time, they can become life threatening. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, no matter how serious your injuries, contact the professionals at Portland Personal Injury Attorneys right away. Compensation is due if the owner was negligent in any way, and we aim to match you with an expert lawyer to get you the compensation you deserve.