There are nearly 5 million animal attacks involving dogs each year in America ranging from minor bites and scratches to vicious attacks that could result in death. While death occurs in less than 100 of the reported dog bites or attacks that occur across America annually, dog bites that require hospitalization are very common. In fact, a dog bite is the second most frequent cause for emergency room visits among small children.

If you have done everything you can to avoid being bitten by an animal, and you become the victim of an animal bite or attack, seek medical help immediately. If you sustain significant injuries that result in medical costs, loss of wages, and pain and suffering, you will have to hire a New Mexico dog and animal bite lawyer or attorney.

A dog and animal bite lawyer or attorney will be well-versed in New Mexico dog-bite laws, and they will have the knowledge needed to successfully argue your dog-bite case and recover the maximum amount of damages you are entitled to under New Mexico law. While each state has its own special dog-bite laws ( New Mexico is a one-bite state), there are some common laws among the states regarding compensation. In every state, a victim can recover compensation from a person whose negligence caused the attack, a person who violated a leash law or a dog bite law prohibiting dogs from "running at large," and a person who kept a dog with the knowledge that the dog had a history of injuring people.

It is highly recommended that you find a lawyer or attorney that specializes in dog and animal bite law in New Mexico, however personal injury lawyers that handle other areas can be helpful as well. If you find a personal injury lawyer or attorney with several specialties, it’s important to inquire about the number of dog or animal bite cases he/she has handled and how long they have been in business. An experienced accident, injury or dog and animal bite lawyer or attorney, will have years of experience and hundreds of successful cases to his or her credit.

To find an experienced dog and animal bite lawyer or attorney, visit the American Bar Association website. Use the American Bar Association lawyer locator to gain access to 1000’s of accident, personal injury, and dog and animal bite lawyers and attorneys in the state of New Mexico.