Boston Dog Bite Liability Attorneys
Under Massachusetts law, dogs do not get "one free bite" as is commonplace in other jurisdictions. Additionally, it is not necessary for a victim to prove that the dog's owner acted negligently in order to pursue compensation through homeowners insurance or other sources.
If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, there's a chance the owner is someone you know. It may be difficult to think of suing a friend or neighbor, but you must realize that insurance policies are designed to act as safety nets to protect all of us. In fact, your friend or neighbor will likely be relieved to see that you are taken care of by resources from their insurance policy.
For more information on your rights after a dog bite, contact a lawyer from Dane Shulman Associates, LLC. We offer free initial consultations and represent our clients on a contingency basis. That means you will owe no attorneys fees unless or until we obtain a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
Who Is Responsible for Dog Bite Injuries?
When tenants or landlords are involved in dog bite cases, there can be questions of liability due to the presence of a number of different insurance policies. Does the liability fall to the landlord or the tenant? In some recent cases there is a new strategy being used to go after the insurance policies of landlords when a dog-owning tenant does not carry a renter's policy that covers his or her liability.
This is an area of the law that continues to rapidly develop, which is why it is so important to talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer about your options. Contact us for a free initial consultation.
