Maryland Dog Bite Attorneys

Waldorf Dog Bite Injury

Dogs are thought of as man's best friend, and generally they certainly live up to that title. It is a dog owner's duty to train the animal properly and ensure that the area where the dog will be living is enclosed and secure in order to prevent potential injury to others. Although the majority of dog owners take this responsibility seriously, there are still many instances where someone is injured or wrongfully killed because of a dog bite in the United States and in Maryland. Under Maryland state law, any dog owner who fails to exercise reasonable care in preventing someone injury or fails to properly control the animal can be held legally accountable for any injuries that the dog causes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the U.S., with one in five of those bites requiring medical attention. Sadly, most dog bite victims who suffer serious injury are children. In some cases, the injury is so extensive that it requires reconstructive surgery and may leave a dog bite victim with permanent scars or disfigurement. Some additional injuries that can be sustained from a dog attack in Maryland include:

It is crucial that anyone who has been bitten by a dog seek medical attention immediately, not only for treatment of their injuries, but also to prevent any disease that the animal may have, such as rabies, from spreading.

Maryland law prohibits "dangerous dogs" and "potentially dangerous dogs" from being left alone by owners on their property unless properly locked indoors or enclosed in a locked pen. Additionally, it is illegal for the animal to leave the property unless they are muzzled and leashed. Should the dog owner fail to adhere to these laws and a dog bite attack occurs that causes someone injury, the injured person may want to contact an experienced Bowie dog bite attorney as soon as possible to explore their legal options.

The skilled Maryland personal injury lawyers at Alpert Schreyer, LLC have years of experience handling dog bite cases. Sadly, dog bites occur often and those who suffer injuries from dog attacks can sustain extensive injuries. People who have been bitten by a dog have the legal right to hold the dog owner responsible for any damages the animal caused. Depending on the severity of the injury, medical expenses can skyrocket in a very short amount of time, placing financial and mental strain on the victim, in addition to their physical stress. Dog owners whose negligence is found to have contributed to the dog bite injury can be held liable in a court of law for all expenses incurred because of the dog's actions. Compensatory damages may include but are not limited to compensation for medical bills, loss of present and future income, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, physical therapy, and more.

If you have suffered a dog bite in Maryland, call the Waldorf dog bite attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC today to learn how we can help. We offer free and confidential consultations. Call us at (301) 932-9997 or (800) 489-1577.

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From our offices in Waldorf, Bowie and California, Maryland our personal injury lawyers handle cases throughout the entire state of Maryland, including the Eastern Shore of Maryland, including the counties of Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Charles County and Frederick County, as well as the cities of Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro, Columbia, Ellicott City, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Bowie, College Park, Greenbelt, LaPlata, Oxon Hill and Waldorf