Animal Attack Lawyer

Individuals who own and care for animals have a responsibility to keep others safe from any harm or threat the animals may present. When an animal that someone owns or harbors attacks yourself or a loved one, the result can be serious injury, lifetime disfigurement, or even death. Because of this, an aggressive animal should be taken seriously. If an owner knows that a pet has bitten someone in the past, that means they know there is potential for an equal or more dangerous situation to arise in the future.

Animals are not predictable; they do not operation with the same rationality as do humans. Even a previously calm and affectionate animal has the potential to react in an uncharacteristic and dangerous manner. Even if an animal has no past history of aggression or violent outbreaks, owners still are responsible for taking preventive measures.

Unfortunately, the owners who fail to take those preventative measures (such as fencing, strong chains, and secure collars) are often the owners who neglect their duties in other ways. If an animal has improper food and shelter, or if it is not given the attention it needs, it may be increasingly prone to act out due to stress from hunger, pain, or abandonment. When an under-fed animal is not properly contained, this is a volatile situation that can quickly turn to an attack against an innocent person.

If you or a loved one has been harmed due to a dog bite or other Dayton and Cincinnati animal attacks, you have certain rights under the law. While the animal may not have known what it was doing, this is exactly why pet owners have responsibilities. Our Dayton attorneys believe when owners live up to those responsibilities, attacks do not happen. Therefore, if you have been injured, that responsible party may own you compensation for failing to live up to their obligations as an animal owner and citizen. Contact our Dayton animal attack lawyers today

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Thorson, Switala, Mondock & Snead, LLP at 1-937-228-9000 or toll free 1-888-841-4529 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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