Dog Bite
Dog bites can occur when an owner fails to take proper care. A bite, especially from a larger dog, can lead to serious injury.
Dog bite attorney Lynn Harris in Salt Lake City, UT, can collect the compensation you deserve when a dog owner's negligence results in harm.
Find out why an attorney's services are so essential following a dog bite injury...
Dog Bites Happen Frequently
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Have You or a Loved One Suffered a Serious Dog Bite? Contact a Dog Bite Lawyer Who Will Fight for You
Based in Salt Lake City, UT, and assisting clients throughout the state of Utah, attorney Lynn C. Harris has represented victims of dog bites in many personal injury claims for more than 40 years. Mr. Harris and his dedicated staff fully understand that suffering a dog bite is a painful and traumatic experience that may be difficult to overcome, both physically and emotionally. With their help, you can move past this devastating loss.
Mr. Harris and his law firm take pride in providing personalized and compassionate service and aggressive representation in dog bite cases with the goal of recovering maximum compensation for your injuries.
If a traumatic, life-altering dog attack has affected you or a family member, contact Lynn C. Harris immediately to schedule a free consultation at one of his four convenient Utah offices in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Park City, and Provo. Use our simple online form or just give us a call. We look forward to helping you achieve peace and closure.
(801) 375-9801
Prefer a Virtual Consultation?
Attorney Lynn C. Harris now offers virtual consultations to dog bite victims using video conferencing tools like FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom. These free consultations allow you to contact our law firm and speak with Mr. Harris from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a cell phone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. Fill out our consultation form below to start the process:
Utah Victims Recommend Attorney Lynn C. Harris
"We would not hesitate to highly recommend Lynn Harris to any and all of our friends and acquaintances who are in need of legal advice. In fact, we have done so several times." Ken and Michell Hardman
Attorney Lynn C. Harris Describes How He Helps His Clients
Lynn C. Harris, Attorney at Law, is a full-service law firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah that specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Harris and his team provide comprehensive care to each client, ensuring that they receive the appropriate medical care for their injuries, which will further strengthen their claims.
Why Do So Many Dog Attacks Involve Children?
Did you know that 82 percent of dog bites treated in the emergency room involve children under 15 years old? When children are present, dog owners need to take extra care to avoid the possibility of a dog becoming frightened or provoked because:
Small children can make quick, darting movements that might startle a dog, provoking it to attack.
Inquisitive children may innocently approach a chained, aggressive dog that is not being supervised by the dog owner.
Children often engage in behaviors that may trigger a dog attack, such as running toward a chained dog, trying to pet or hug an unfamiliar animal, or trying to pull a dog’s tail or ears.
It is important to understand that even if your child took any of these actions and an injury resulted, the dog owner still owed you and your loved ones a responsibility under most circumstances to make certain that the animal did not pose a danger. We invite you to take a closer look at how the State of Utah views the responsibilities of dog owners:
Types of Compensation for Dog Attack Injuries
A dog bite can cause devastating physical, emotional, and financial damage. If you or your child has suffered a dog bite, you may be entitled to recover monetary compensation for economic and noneconomic damages. A highly trained dog bite lawyer like Lynn C. Harris in Salt Lake City can aggressively fight for you. His goal is get you the maximum amount of compensation for all of your losses, including:
- Medical Bills
- Pain and Suffering
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
- Physical Therapy
- Lost Income
- Property Damage
Mr. Harris can also help you collect punitive damages from a reckless dog owner, which are intended as punishment. To find out what your case is worth, book a consultation at one of our offices in Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo, and Lehi.
Do I Really Need a Dog Bite Lawyer?
If you have suffered any injury - including a dog bite - that you believe was due to someone else's negligence, you absolutely need legal representation. Even if you have health insurance, you can expect that you will pay a deductible out of pocket for certain expenses. If your bite injury causes psychological trauma, there is no guarantee that your policy will cover the cost of mental health care. As a victim, you should not have to shoulder these expenses.
Of course, even if the dog owner's insurance policy covers a dog bite that occurs on their property, you can rest assured that their insurance company will try to convince you to accept a very low payout. Then again, regardless of where the bite injury occurs, it's entirely possible that the owner won't accept any responsibility at all unless you take legal action.
Don't leave your livelihood or your quality of life to chance. With dog bite lawyer Lynn Harris on your side, he can prove who is responsible for your losses, the true extent of those losses, and how these losses will continue to affect you for years to come. He is here to help you collect what you truly need in order to move on with your life.
A Personal Injury Attorney Who Gets Results
"Lynn has vast experience and expert professionals to back him up. In the end Lynn was able to settle our case for a significant amount of money, out of court and did it just before we were about to lose everything we had worked for!" Linda and Mike Schaffer
