Minnesota Dog Bite Lawyer

Each year, 4.7 million people are bitten by feral or domesticated dogs in the U.S. alone. 1,000 Americans are treated in emergency rooms for injuries caused by dog attacks every year. Dogs can be our loyal protectors and best friends, but clearly they can also be a real danger. Because of this, every dog owner has a duty to properly train and restrain their pets for the sake of public safety.

Our lawyers are experts at establishing fault and proving liability in complex dog bite cases. Get results and peace of mind. Contact Minnesota dog bite lawyers Steve Terry, Chuck Slane, or Rich Ruohonen, of TSR Injury Law, at 612-362-0000 for a free case review.

Additional Dog Bite Topics

Pit Bull Bite Lawyer
What To Do After a Dog Bite
Provocation In Dog Bite Case
Harboring or Keeping Defined
Learn About Dog Safety
Types of Dog Aggression
Running at Large Defined
Punitive Damages

Dog Bite Injuries

Injuries from dogs and other animals can be severe. They may include:

• Lacerations
• Disfigurement
• Disability
• Death

Negligent Owners

If a dog attacks a person, its owner is held legally responsible. The only exception to this is if the victim was doing something to provoke the dog, such as hitting it. This is often very difficult to demonstrate in a hearing, however.

Dog Bites and Liberal Minnesota Laws

Compared to other states, the Minnesota dog bite statute is one of the most liberal and that means it is one of the most favorable to dog bite victims. The Statute reads:

Minn. Stat. Ann. sec. 347.22: Damages, owner liable.

• If a dog, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is acting peaceably in any place where the person may lawfully be, the owner of the dog is liable in damages to the person so attacked or injured to the full amount of the injury sustained. The term “owner” includes any person harboring or keeping a dog but the owner shall be primarily liable. The term “dog” includes both male and female of the canine species.

It means, if you were bitten by a dog, and you were not trespassing or provoking the dog, the owner’s home or rental insurance is liable for your medical bills, wage loss, and meritorious pain and suffering claim. “Dog bite” covers the actual dog bite, as well as covering some of the dog tripping and chasing if they cause injury. Contact a Minnesota dog bite lawyer to learn more.

Pit Bulls and Vicious Dogs

For some dogs, no amount of training will convince them not to attack when they feel threatened. Pit bulls have an especially bad reputation for aggressive behavior. The breed has become popular with dog fighters and people who want guard dogs with a “tough” reputation. The widespread problem of bad training, combined with pit bulls’ natural strength and endurance, mean that horrifying attacks by pit bulls and other breeds occur every year. Partner Rich Ruohonen recently won a jury verdict in a pit bull attack.

Minnesota Dog Bite Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been attacked by a dog or another animal, an experienced Minnesota Dog Bite Lawyer can help you recover compensation for your losses. Contact Minnesota Dog Bite Lawyers of TSR Injury Law at 612-362-0000.

If you have more questions on dog bite laws, see Legal Rights of Dog Bite Victims