Louisiana Dog Bite Injury Attorneys

Vicious dogs are capable of inflicting severe emotional and physical injuries. The tremendous forces dogs are capable of producing can inflict serious wounds and leave disfiguring scars. Dog bite cases are unique in that Louisiana law speaks to animal injuries directly. Our dog bite lawyers are experts in these nuanced laws and are ready to help you today!

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Why Are Dog Bite Cases Different?

Strict Liability

The Civil Code of Louisiana provides strict liability for all dog bites. This means that dog bite victims do not need to present the same evidence regarding negligence as would be required in other personal injury cases. However, the victim still must show

1. The owner had prior knowledge (or should have known) that the animal’s behavior would cause damage;
2. Reasonable care could have prevented the damage;
3. The owner did not take reasonable care to prevent the damage; and
4. No provocation of the animal from the injured party happened.

While this may seem complicated it really boils down to being able to prove that the dog was known to be aggressive and the owner failed to exercise the proper care.

After a dog bite, it’s important to do the following:

• Make sure you are safe! Just because the dog walked away or was distracted doesn’t mean that he won’t bite you again. Make sure you are out of harms way.
• Get medical attention. Even minor dog bites can be cause for concern. Dogs have a large amount of bacteria in their mouth and their canine teeth cause carry that bacteria deep into your tissue. It’s better to err on the side of caution and have a doctor evaluate any injuries.
• File a Report. Call Animal Control and/or the police and file a report.
• Exchange and collect Information. Get the dog handler’s name as well as the name of the dog owner. If there are witnesses, also get their contact information. Be sure to look around for any cameras that may have captured the incident. Lastly, take photos of your injures, the dog (if you can safely do so), and the area.
• Hire Malvin Law. Our attorneys are experts at handling dog bite claims and will fight to get you what you deserve!

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Get Help from Malvin Law

Dog bite cases are specialized and require a skilled attorney. Our attorneys are not only experts in the law but will also do their best to investigate the incident, identify all potentially liable parties, and ensure the dog was up-to-date on all necessary vaccinations. We won’t stop until you are fairly compensated!