Dog attacks are serious matters, calling for an aggressive dog bite attorney. A dog attack can result in physical and emotional scarring, trauma and disfigurement, injuries that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Dog bites are the most common types of animal attacks. If you or a loved one was attacked, you may be entitled to compensation. A dog bite lawyer with our firm may be able to help you.
Dogs bite about 4.5 million people annually, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 885,000 people, or almost one in five of those who are attacked, need medical treatment. Tens of thousands of people need reconstruction surgery as a result of their injuries.
Dog bite injuries can have a significant impact on a victim's life. With dogs so prevalent in Pennsylvania, it's important to understand how to keep you and your family safe from dog attacks. It's equally important to understand what to do if you've been bitten by a dog.
With so much at stake, dog bite injury victims need someone to stand up for their legal rights. If you or your child was attacked by a dog, turn to Metzger Wickersham. A dog bite attorney with our firm can fight to help you get the money you are owed. We are not afraid to challenge insurance companies to make sure they don't reduce or deny your claim.
In dog attacks, children are at risk, especially youngsters between 5 and 9 years old. The CDC reports that children are more likely to receive medical attention for dog-bite injuries than adults.
If a dog bit you or a friend or family member, you should not have to be responsible for the unanticipated medical costs.
A dog owner's homeowner's insurance policy will cover most claims related to a dog-bite injury.
At Metzger Wickersham, serving Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Lancaster, York, and Wilkes-Barre and communities throughout Pennsylvania, an experienced dog bite attorney can fight for your rights. Contact us for a review of your case. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
