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Why Make Big Chad Law Injury And Accident Lawyers the Choice for Your Phoenix Dog Bite Lawyer?

Attorney Chad “Guero Gigante” Schaud stands at six-feet-seven, but even he knows that the largest, toughest person is no match for an aggressive dog. As a sixth-generation Arizonan, Big Chad and his team feel a duty to keep fellow Arizonans safe, and they will hold negligent dog owners accountable.

You should choose your Phoenix dog bite attorney from Big Chad Law Injury And Accident Lawyers because:

• We have won many dog bite cases in Arizona: When you search for a dog bite lawyer, their experience should be one of your most important criteria. Attorney Schaub has successfully represented many dog bite victims with a wide range of injuries and damages.
• Our firm invests substantial resources into our cases: Dog bites can be very expensive, and it may require significant resources to obtain the compensation you deserve. Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers regularly works with experts, including medical professionals, to build the quality of case our clients deserve (and expect from our firm).
• We never shy away from trial: Your Phoenix dog bite lawyer will quickly determine whether liable parties will take accountability and pay you fairly for the cost of your dog bite. If these parties are unwilling to own their negligence (or their policyholder’s negligence), we won’t hesitate to fight for you at trial in Phoenix.

The Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers Team Will Put Together the Caliber of Case You Deserve (Here’s How We’ll Do It)

We are a firm of finishers. We also know that finishing a dog bite case successfully requires a methodical, step-by-step approach that we will begin as soon as you hire us.

Our team in Phoenix will build your case by:

Detailing the Negligence That Caused the Bite to Happen

Insurance companies and negligent dog owners may fight cases by claiming that the victim brought the bite on themselves (by provoking a dog, for example).

We need to prove beyond a doubt that someone else’s negligence caused you to be bitten, and we may do so by:

• Photographing any physical indication of negligence, such as a short fence that a dog was able to jump over before biting you
• Video footage of the dog bite, which may be available if you were bitten in a public area or a bystander recorded the event
• Any police report related to the bite
• Expert testimony about the sequence of events (including negligence) that led to the bite

By the time we finish documenting the cause of your bite, there should be no doubt about who is liable for your bite-related damages.

Documenting Your Economic and Non-Economic Damages

Our personal injury attorneys often prove the nature of clients’ bite-related damages by:

• Obtaining medical records like X-rays, doctors’ diagnoses, and bills
• Recording the client’s testimony of how the bite has affected them psychologically, physically, emotionally, professionally, and financially
• Hiring mental health experts to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and any other bite-related pain and suffering

We can also secure any financial records and other documentation that prove the cost of the bite.

Dog Bites Are Almost Always the Result of Someone’s Negligence

Like any harmful event, a dog bite indicates that something has gone wrong—and that some person or organization bears responsibility for circumstances going bad.

Many types of negligence can allow a dog bite to happen, and that negligence may trace back to:

• The dog’s owner
• A veterinarian (or employees at a vet’s office)
• A boarding service
• Another party responsible for watching the dog

Some specific types of negligence that can lead to dog bites in Phoenix include:

Inadequate Confinement

Dogs enjoy their space, and many owners see their yard as a place where their dog can roam (either supervised or unsupervised).

However, if an owner is going to let their dog in the yard, they must:

• Ensure fencing is tall enough that the dog cannot leap over it
• Address any holes or soft spots that may allow the dog to tunnel under the barrier
• Lock all gates and ensure that all locks are in working condition
• Check periodically on the dog
• Take any other necessary precautions to prevent the dog from escaping

If an owner is not confident in the integrity of a fence or other barrier, they should keep the dog inside or keep them humanely tethered to prevent escape and them from biting someone.

Owners must also ensure a dog is secure in the home. Open doors, faulty locks, and other inadequate means of confinement can lead to bites.

Bringing an Aggressive Dog in Public Spaces

Dog bite victims are often simply trying to mind their business, and, in some cases, even do their job. It’s the owner’s responsibility—not a prospective victim’s—to ensure no attack occurs.

Bringing an aggressive dog into a public space poses a clear risk to bystanders. The slightest misunderstanding, moment of distraction, or startling event could lead to a bite—and the dog’s owner will bear responsibility.

What to Do (and Not Do) After the Bite

You need to look out for both your health and the integrity of any insurance claim or lawsuit you will pursue. You can give due attention to both by:

Getting Medical Care (Infection Is a Real Risk)

Dogs carry germs that can cause infections. Taking proactive steps to avoid infection is just one reason to seek medical attention as soon as possible after the bite happens.

You should have confidence that your lawyer will obtain fair compensation for all bite-related medical services.

Do not hesitate to seek out:

• Emergency care
• Medical imaging services (dog bites can cause fractures and other injuries that are not visible without imaging)
• Hospital services
• All other services you and your medical providers deem necessary

Because of the high risk of infection, seek immediate medical attention if you notice abnormal swelling, redness, or other concerning signs.