Dog Bites/Pet Attacks

We love our pets because they are companions, and at times, they can be more of a comfort than other human beings. Since pets are like people, if you are a pet owner you have the same responsibilities as a parent; feeding, housing, obtaining medical care, and controlling a pet’s behavior are all legal requirements for owners.

Negligent pet owners are a menace. Not only do they mistreat helpless animals, but in many cases they create incredibly dangerous pets. Just turn on the nightly news and you’ll see stories featuring violent and gruesome attacks by pit bulls and rottweilers that are  often the direct result of the pet owner’s negligence.

In fact, there are 5 million incidents of dog bites alone in the United States each year. The critical injuries stemming from these vicious attacks are serious, ranging from infections to disfigurement to wrongful death, and result in huge medical costs, lost wages, and general damages.

Van Dorn & Curtiss has been winning pet attack cases in Eastern Vermont and Western New Hampshire for years. There’s a good reason why other law firms refer dog bite and pet attack cases to us. They know that their legal team couldn’t recover the settlements and jury awards that Van Dorn & Curtiss attorneys always secure for our clients.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a dog bite or a dangerous pet attack, then you need a personal injury lawyer who is going to win. Our attorneys enjoy the challenges of planning and executing litigation strategies that mean generous compensation for you. We don’t back down. We take cases to trial and we win.

Our Goal is Not to Meet Your Expectations. Our Goal is to Exceed Your Expectations.

Our reputation for excellence is widely known, and defense attorneys reconsider settling for a fair amount when they realize they are up against a Van Dorn & Curtiss attorney. Our legal team has the skill and the experience to prove negligence on the part of the pet owner, even when insurance companies refuse a claim.

Insurance claims are often rejected in the case of a dangerous pet attack, perhaps because of how costly these critical injuries are. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, in 1995 the total cost to insurance companies due to dog bites was about two billion dollars, and the numbers have been steadily rising over the last decade.

Insurance adjusters are not interested in your pain and suffering; they protect their own financial interests and are often unwilling to pay out the amount due to injured persons. At Van Dorn & Curtiss, we refuse to let insurance companies get away with cheating our critically injured clients. Our aggressive attitude in the courtroom and our ability to litigate and win ensures generous jury awards. For instance, one victim of a vicious pit bull attack retained our services, and we won over two million dollars in damages. We try cases and we get results.

All Law Firms are Not Created Equal.

If you or someone you love has been critically injured in a pet attack or by a dog bite that is the direct result of the owner’s negligence, the legal team at Van Dorn & Curtiss is ready to pursue the compensation that you deserve. Don’t just take on all of the medical costs, loss of income, and pain and suffering on your own. We will do more than help. We will take your case to trial and we will win. Since Van Dorn & Curtiss is a full service law firm, we will work with you on all legal issues related to your case, and we only charge one contingency fee.

Contact Van Dorn & Curtiss today to set up a consultation for your pet attack and dog bite claims. Our reputation as the personal injury law firm other attorneys recommend is backed up by our commitment to recovering damages our clients deserve and our winning record. Our attorneys represent clients in Western New Hampshire and Eastern Vermont, including the counties of Caledonia, Cheshire, Coos, Essex, Grafton, Orange, Merrimack, Sullivan, Windham, and Windsor.

If you want aggressive and expert pursuit of your pet attack or dog bite claim and full recovery of all damages you are owed, call Van Dorn & Curtiss at 1-866-632-8980. Trust the lawyers other lawyers trust, and call Van Dorn & Curtiss today.

Library for Dog Bites/Pet Attacks:

• Roland v. LeBlanc - Judgment [PDF]   
  Description: U.S. District Court Order Certifying $2.1 Million Dog Bite Jury Verdict
• Dog Bite Law: A Quick Overview   
  Description: Dog bites and pet attacks are an all too common part of personal injury law. Each year there are an estimated 5 million victims of dog bites alone, 800,000 of which require some form of medical treatment. Though most dog bites are minor, some can be so severe that they result in the loss of human life. Dog owners have a responsibility to protect the public against potentially dangerous animals

Frequent Questions for Dog Bites/Pet Attacks:

• My child was bitten by a neighbor's dog and the neighbor refuses to pay the medical bills. What should I do?
• How many people are bitten by dogs each year?

Case Results for Dog Bites/Pet Attacks:

• $2.1 Million Dog Bite Verdict - 2,100,000

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