Dog Bite During Delivery

Are you a delivery partner working with one of the many delivery services that are now available? Were you making a delivery when you were suddenly bitten by a dog? Unfortunately, the risk of dog bites is prevalent for delivery personnel. Dog bites can happen anytime that a delivery driver enters a property to make a delivery; they can result in significant injuries.

Did you suffer a dog bite injury while you were making a delivery? If so, you might have many questions – specifically about the legal options available to you. Can you pursue a dog bite injury claim? If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the dog bite injury that you suffered while you were making a delivery, you should speak to a knowledgeable dog bite lawyer as soon as possible.

If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue after suffering a dog bite while you were making a delivery, you should seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims; we have successfully represented countless victims and have helped them recover the compensation that they are owed. Our dog bite injury attorneys are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Contact Normandie Law Firm today to discuss your claim with our lawyers.

Dog Bite Injuries

Dog bites are normally associated with the following:

• Broken skin
• Disfigurement
• Infections
• Ligament damage
• Loss of function/mobility
• Muscle damage
• Nerve damage
• Permanent scarring

Regardless of the damage that the dog bite caused, you should consider the legal options available to you. If you are interested in exploring your right to sue, you should contact the experts at our firm immediately.

Understanding Liability for Dog Bites

I was bitten by a dog while delivering a package, can I sue the homeowner or the property owner? Based on the details surrounding your situation, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. After being bitten by a dog, you should inform yourself on dog bite laws in your area. In California, for instance, dog owners are strictly liable for any bite-related injuries caused by their dogs; dog owners are liable for the damages resulting from a dog bite given that the incident occurred while the victim was in a public place or lawfully in a private place. Delivery personnel, specifically, that are lawfully on private property (to complete their deliveries) who suffer dog bites could be eligible to sue the dog owners. Without a doubt, the victim could be able to pursue a claim based on California dog bite laws; however, he or she could also sue based on premise liability.

Based on premise liability, property owners owe their guests a duty of care – a duty to keep their premises free of any dangerous conditions (as represented by an aggressive dog). If there is a dog present on the property, property owners must post warning signs as well as to take measures to keep the dog restrained (i.e. behind a gate) while a delivery is being made, for instance. If a property owner fails to take action to keep the premises safe and a delivery driver suffers a dog bite injury, the property owner could be liable (and the victim could sue).

If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a claim for the dog bite injury that you suffered while you were making a delivery, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

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You Can Sue and Receive Compensation

Based on the facts surrounding your dog bite injury claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for the harm that you suffered. How much compensation could you be eligible to receive? What type of compensation could you recover? Some of the categories of compensation that you could be eligible to recover includes the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damages
• Legal expenses

Are you interested in learning more about the type and amount of compensation that you could receive if your dog bite injury claim is successful? If so, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about the potential value of your claim and the type and amount of compensation that you could be awarded. Our dog bite injury lawyers are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.

What Should You Do?

Did you suffer a dog bite incident while you were making a delivery? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. There are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you could hold the liable party accountable for your dog bite injury. What should you do? Consider the following recommendations:

• Take photos of your injuries
• Take photos of the dog
• Take photos of the entire scene of the incident
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible (contact emergency services, if necessary)
• Report the incident to the dog owner or property owner
• Report the incident to your employer as soon as possible
• Collect the names and contact information of the dog owner or the property owner
• Speak to witnesses as soon as possible (collect their contact information)
• Gather all medical records associated with the incident
• Gather any records of lost income caused by the dog bite incident
• Seek legal assistance with an experienced dog bite injury lawyer as soon as possible

File Your Claim Quickly

How long do you have to pursue your dog bite injury claim? All claims are subject to a statute of limitations; a statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claimants do not file their claims within the allowed timeframe, they could lose their right to sue. What deadline applies to your claim? In California, dog bite injury claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations; this means that claimants have only two years to pursue their claims. However, in some cases (based strictly on the details surrounding the claim), exceptions could apply – resulting in a tolled or paused statute of limitations. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to pursue your claim, contact our experts at your earliest convenience.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

I was bitten by a dog while delivering a package; do I have a case? Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you suffered, you might have grounds to sue. If you are interested in learning more about your right to pursue a dog bite injury claim for the dog bite that you suffered while you were making a delivery, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including dog bite injury claims. Would you like to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact us today.

At our firm, our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to providing you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Our experts are committed to providing you with the information necessary for you to pursue your injury claim against the liable party. Normandie Law Firm offers free legal services, which include free consultations as well as free second opinions. During our free legal services, our lawyers will answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and essentially guide you towards beginning or continuing your dog bite injury claim. Would you like to benefit from our free legal services and discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately.

We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, which allows you to contact our firm without having to worry about paying upfront legal fees. Additionally, our firm is based on contingency; because of our strict contingency structure, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. In other words, you will not pay until you win.

Would you like to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact us today.

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