PHOENIX DOG BITE LAWYERS
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PHOENIX DOG BITE LAWYERS
NO FEE UNLESS YOU GET PAID
Phoenix Dog Bite Attorney
Whenever a dog attacks an innocent victim, that victim has a right to compensation. The first question we must answer is, “Who is responsible for this dog, and did their negligence lead to the attack?”
Once we answer this question—and we will—the team at Big Chad Law injury and accident lawyers will put together your case. Whether we pursue an insurance claim or file a lawsuit, trust Attorney Chad Schaub and his team to fight aggressively after an aggressive dog causes harm to you or your loved one.
Contact Big Chad Law Injury And Accident Lawyers today at (602) 560-5820 for your free consultation about hiring a Phoenix dog bite lawyer.
Phoenix Dog Bite Guide:
- The Big Chad Law Injury And Accident Lawyers Team Will Put Together the Caliber of Case You Deserve (Here’s How We’ll Do It)
- Your Phoenix Dog Bite Attorney Will Calculate the True Cost of the Dog Bite
- Dog Bites Are Almost Always the Result of Someone’s Negligence
- What to Do (and Not Do) After the Bite
- Call Big Chad Law Injury And Accident Lawyers Today for Your Free Consultation About Hiring a Phoenix Dog Bite Attorney
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.
- Our clients are family at Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers: Big Chad has a big heart for our clients. We are honored to have your trust, and we will treat you like family throughout your personal injury case. For a law firm that won’t take you for granted, pick Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers.
- Our staff is multilingual: We accommodate Spanish-speaking clients, as we want everyone who suffers a dog bite in Arizona to get the justice they deserve.
Big Chad lives up to his large reputation. Our firm will fight tenaciously for you, as every traumatic event and personal injury demands a just financial outcome.
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.
Calculating Your Damages and Seeking a Settlement
Attorney Schaub will determine the financial cost of your bite. This cost will include direct financial harm, like medical bills, and your pain and suffering.
We may engage in back-and-forth negotiations with an insurance company or an attorney representing the negligent dog owner or other liable party
Handling Any Legal Proceedings You Choose to Pursue in Phoenix
Many dog bite victims file lawsuits against at-fault parties. Most of these civil cases settle before a trial becomes necessary. If going to court is the right decision and you elect to do so, though, Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers will fight for you in a Phoenix court.
Your Phoenix Dog Bite Attorney Will Calculate the True Cost of the Dog Bite
When we demand compensation from an insurer or another liable party, our demands will include the cost of any and all:
- Bite-related medical costs, which you may still be facing if you have yet to recover fully from the bite
- Pain and suffering, which may include PTSD, fear of dogs, general anxiety, depression, scarring, sleep loss, lost quality of life, and other conditions
- Professional losses, including but not limited to income lost while you are unable to work after being bitten
- Mental health treatment costs, as the psychological and emotional effects of dog bites, are often significant and long-ranging
Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers does not ask you for any out-of-pocket fee, and we will cover the entire cost of completing your dog bite case in Phoenix. We only require that, if and when we obtain compensation for you, our firm will receive a fair percentage for our services.
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.
Letting a Dog Off Leash
Obeying leash laws is one of the foremost ways for owners to prevent bites.
Even if it is not against the law to allow a dog off-leash, an owner must know:
- Their own dog’s aggressive tendencies, especially in unfamiliar circumstances (like being at a dog park with unknown animals)
- About the presence of other dogs and people that might scare a dog and lead to a bite
- The fact that if they let their dog off leash and a bite happens, the owner must pay for the victim’s injuries and damages
It’s generally best practice to keep a dog on a leash in public. For dogs with a history of even nipping, a muzzle may further prevent bites from happening.
Trusting the Dog to Someone Unqualified to Supervise the Dog
Dog owners bear responsibility for their dog when it’s in their possession. Owners also bear liability for those who they entrust their dog to.
If a dog owner left their dog with a minor, elder, or someone else who was not qualified to control the animal, this may qualify as negligence.
Failing to Warn of a Dog’s Aggression
Many owners bring dogs with aggressive tendencies in public and emerge without incident.
This often happens because responsible owners:
- Maintain a safe distance from people and other dogs
- Keep their dog on a leash at all times
- Promptly and sternly warn anyone who approaches their pet to maintain their distance
- Takes defensive action, like pulling the dog in the opposite direction of unsuspecting oncomers
Owners who are too passive, timid, or fail to warn of their dog’s aggression for any other reason increase the likelihood that their dog will bite someone.
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.
Hire a Phoenix Dog Bite Lawyer from Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers
Our firm is available 24/7 to meet in person, by phone, via email, or by any other means that are convenient for you.
We encourage you to hire our team as soon as possible because:
- We must document your injuries as soon as possible after the bite, as this will allow us to show the full extent of the damage
- Your lawyer from Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers will immediately take over all case-related responsibilities, which will allow you to better focus on recovery
- Negligent dog owners may try to cover their tracks (by repairing a fence that previously had a gap, for instance), and we want to document the cause of the dog bite as soon as possible
Your lawyer will also shield you from any insurance adjusters or other parties pushing for you to accept a lowball settlement or try to undermine your case in other ways.
Call Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers Today for Your Free Consultation About Hiring a Phoenix Dog Bite Attorney
Let our team begin composing your case today. Don’t try to handle this case alone. You deserve justice and to move on from this traumatic saga as soon as possible. Contact Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers today at (602) 560-5820 for your free consultation about hiring a Phoenix dog bite lawyer. You don’t have any obligation to hire us after the call. Simply ask any questions you have, find out more about our firm. Our lawyers skilled in dog bite cases are ready to help you during this challenging time.
Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers – Phoenix Office
Address: 1610 W McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 560-5820
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