According to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, more than 4 million Americans suffer dog bites every year, 800,000 of which require medical attention.
Injuries from dog bites can include the contracting of diseases such as rabies, emotional trauma, and more serious injuries like brain injury, broken bones, ongoing medical treatment, and even death.
Dog owners can be held liable for injuries if:
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The owner knew that the dog had a tendency to commit such injuries;
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A “strict liability” statute holds the owner responsible, regardless of any prior knowledge; or
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The owner was unreasonably careless with the dog, which made possible the injury.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries resulting from a dog bite, contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Carr & Carr today at 918/747-1000 in Tulsa or 405/691-1600 in Oklahoma City. We also have an office in Northwest, Arkansas in Springdale. With nearly 40 years of helping victims of negligence obtain the compensation and care they deserve, the personal injury attorneys at Carr & Carr work for you.
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