Exotic cats and other exotic pets are making their way into the home and can be unpredictable<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWill a dog bite attorney take my animal attack case?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While animal attacks and dog bites are a part of personal injury law, it is a narrow type of law that requires an in-depth understanding of dog bite laws as well as other animal attack laws. We have all heard of a dangerous dog but what about a dangerous cat or other pet. The injures can be the same with the victim incurring lost wages, medical bills, and the trauma of pain and suffering. It is always best to go with a top animal attack attorney or dog bite attorney that proves themselves each time they walk into the courtroom or office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To reach this level as an animal attack attorney, it requires dedication to studying animal attack laws, staying abreast of the latest animal attack lawsuits across the country, and the commitment to remain adaptive amidst all sorts of changes, including regulatory changes. It\u2019s a full-time job in itself, so make sure it\u2019s one the lawyer you choose for your case has continued to fulfill during their professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, the only way to do this is a general search of the lawyer or law firm that is being considered by you and openly asking them how many animal attack lawsuits they have been involved with. Also, get a feel for why they even practice this type of law as it could tell you about their level of passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are they truly committed to being a trendsetting lawyer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To prove your worth as an animal attack attorney, you have to show that you\u2019re a true gamechanger not only when it comes to winning cases of those you serve, but as a professional. It takes a little different approach than the days that many lawyers would rate their importance based on the dollars and cents they have won during their career as a personal injury lawyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This means doing things such as, but not to ever be limited to:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Being an integral part of the local business scene by helping other businesses as well as joining up with the local chamber (such as the ).<\/li>
- Maintaining membership in the country\u2019s leading trial lawyer associations such as the American Association for Justice (an organization on a mission to promote a fair\/effective justice system) and the Million Dollar Advocate Forum<\/strong> (strictly for lawyers who have won over 1 million verdict or settlement for their clients) where they can mastermind with other lawyers to refine their injury skills.<\/li>
- Participating in and local causes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What do their results say about their abilities and their team?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to an animal attack lawsuit, you don\u2019t want to be found in the hands of a lawyer that can\u2019t back up what they claim to be capable of providing. Specifically, either a settlement before the case makes it through the judicial process or a winning verdict if the case makes it to trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reputable personal injury lawyers <\/strong>know the power of the data that lies within their wins and will embrace it. This means that they should have some of their successes featured on their website or are willing to share past results in an animal attack and dog bite cases they have handled for their clients. It is a competitive landscape as an attorney, and this is what helps one distinguish themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow that the technicalities are out of the way, let\u2019s look at one of my favorite stories that I share with current and potential clients. My client backed off from a pit bull at a repair shop out of fear as it lunged at her (but not breaking the dog\u2019s chain). Behind her was a car lift that she tripped on leading to a fall that broke both of her wrists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the end, it was found that the shop was trivial when it came to how the matter was dealt with which helped the jury decide in favor of my client. The proof is in the results, as the court handed out a judgment for my client to be paid $1.975M.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWhen it came to this animal attack-related lawsuit, it\u2019s the value of providing my client with fair compensation for a situation that changed their life entirely that I keep at top of mind. This is the type of success that we aim for every time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Jerome O. Fjeld, PLLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bottom line is, if the animal attack law firm that you\u2019re considering doesn\u2019t provide you with results that serve as living proof of their capabilities, keep looking as there\u2019s always another one out there who will. In most cases, able to have better odds than a lawyer who doesn\u2019t prove their skills when asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n