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 Rhode Island dog and animal bite lawyer or attorney.

A dog and animal bite lawyer or attorney will be well-versed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island law. While each state has its own specific dog-bite laws ( Rhode Island is a strict liability state, within limitations), laws with regard to compensation are the same across the board. 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 Rhode Island, however personal injury lawyers that handle other areas can be helpful as well. If you find a personal injury lawyer or attorney with several practice areas, 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 ABA lawyer locator to gain access to 1000’s of accident, personal injury, and dog and animal bite lawyers and attorneys in Rhode Island .

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