If you have been bitten or injured by a dog in Connecticut, the dog's owner is responsible for all of your injuries and any damage caused by the dog. At Sinoway McEnery Messey & Sullivan, PC our lawyers will help you to get compensated even if the dog owner had no knowledge that his dog was dangerous. If you are injured when a dog jumps up and knocks you down, you also have the right to be compensated. We will give you a free confidential consultation so you understand your rights after a dog bite or attack.
We work on contingency which means there is no fee and you pay no costs unless we first obtain a recovery from the dog owner and his insurance company. Under Connecticut’s Dog Bite Statute , you can sue and recover as long as you were not trespassing or teasing the dog.
Workers who are checking water or electric meters, delivering mail or packages, or making gas or oil deliveries are not considered trespassers and can sue the dog's owner. We will explain all of your rights and ways to seek compensation for your dog bite or dog attack injuries.
At SMMS, your legal team includes experienced trial attorneys, as well as a doctor-attorney and nurse-attorney who are well versed in the injuries and scarring from in dog bites and dog attacks. We have extensive experience representing children who have been bitten by a dog, and we understand the emotional distress and problems that can occur when a child is the victim of a dog bite.
Most dog bites involve injuries to the arm and hand (45%), leg and foot (26%), and head or neck (23%). They include punctures, lacerations and other injuries which leave permanent scars.
We will take professional photos of the injuries to show any permanent scarring and maximize your compensation. You can sue for your ambulance, hospital and doctor bills and your lost wages. In addition, you can make a claim for pain & suffering, scarring, and future costs related to the dog attack.
Contact us today and we will protect your rights and help you to get the compensation you deserve.