Each year, over four million people are bitten by dogs. Roughly one-quarter of dog bite injury victims will need medical treatment for their injuries. While roughly 30-50 people die from these injuries each year, a much larger number of dog bite victims will suffer lasting impact that can change their lives.

Children are often injured much more seriously, on average, than adults. This is because up to 70% of dog bites on children are to the head and neck areas. Dogs are more on a child’s level because of their similar sizes, meaning that they can bite children in far more dangerous areas.

There are two ways to qualify for dog bite injury compensation in Colorado:

• If you have suffered “serious bodily injury,” as defined by Colorado law, the dog’s owner is strictly liable for your injuries, regardless of whether the dog was dangerous or what the owner knew about the animal’s prior behavior.
• If you suffered injuries that cannot be considered “serious bodily injury,” or you were injured when a dog attacked (without actually biting), you can receive a settlement when you can prove that the dog’s owner was negligent.

Your dog bite settlement depends on your own specific injuries. Some factors that could affect the size of your settlement include:

• Whether you suffered any lasting emotional injury or trauma
• How much you were making before the injury and whether you missed time from work
• Whether you suffered scarring in a prominent place
• How much medical care you needed in the past and future (including reconstructive or plastic surgery)
• The physical pain caused by the dog bite injury

Your attorney will study your situation, and work with expert witnesses when necessary, to estimate the amount of your damages.

Anytime that an insurance company is involved in your case, you are virtually guaranteed a difficult time. They will place barriers and red tape in your way because they want you to go away with as little money as possible.

Insurance companies try to prey on your anxiety, but they have their own set of fears. What really scares them is when you face them down with an experienced attorney who has a track record of results.

Our lawyers could help you by doing the following:

• Investigating the circumstances of the dog bite and gathering evidence to prove your case
• Quantify the amount of your damages after reviewing your specific circumstances
• Draft and file your claim or lawsuit
• Negotiate a settlement, or try your case in court if you cannot reach an agreement

Learn more about how the Colorado Accident Attorneys can help you by reaching out to us today. You can send us a message through our website, or you can call us today at 303-567-7981 to schedule a free initial consultation. The call is free, and you pay nothing unless you receive a settlement or jury award.