Dog Bites
A dog bite can cause a great deal of pain and suffering. Often time dogs bite little children that are innocently playing in the area and are unable to appreciate the danger.

Dogs in general make wonderful pets, however some dog owners mishandle, miss-train or neglect to train their animals. Also, certain people have been known to use dogs as dangerous weapons.

Generally speaking, if a dog bites a person, and the dog owner has homeowners insurance, there may be insurance coverage. This insurance coverage should include damages for medical bills as well as pain and suffering caused to the victim. A dog bite can often times lead to permanent scaring. In a case with permanent scaring, the medical bills may be low; however, the victim may suffer severe embarrassment and disfigurement lasting a lifetime. In determining the liability of the dog owner, a skilled lawyer will take several factors into consideration. For instance, the dog owner may have violated leash laws. Or, the dog may have a history of unprovoked attacks, which were previously known to the owner.

A victim of a dog attack should immediately consult a personal injury lawyer. The law offices of Gerald R. Stahl handles dog bite cases and insurance claims involving dog bites.