Dog Bites

Wisconsin Dog Bite Attorneys

Did you know that Wisconsin is only one of two states nationwide that allows for recovery of double damages to individuals injured by dog bites? Now you do!

This means that if you have been injured by a dog, and the dog's bite both broke your skin and caused permanent scarring and disfigurement, you may be able to recover for two times your damages. Damages may include, but are not limited to, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and permanent scarring or disfigurement.

To recover double damages, we undertake a thorough investigation into the responsible dog to find out if the dog has bitten before. If it has, and if the owner had notice of that prior bite and its effects, the case for double damages is strong.

Stanford Law Offices, S.C. has been on the frontline of exciting developments in dog bite law in Wisconsin. We are fighting to ensure that the 2015 amendments to the dog bite statute — which limited claims only to injuries to people, rather than property or other animals — do not cut off liability too far.

We never rest until we find the proof we need to obtain double damages.

If you were working at the time you were bitten, perhaps as a delivery person, we will also work with you on both your worker's compensation claim and the third-party claim against the dog owner.

Rest assured, if the dog owner has renter's insurance or homeowner's insurance, your damages will be covered in the third-party claim. Many insurance policies have clauses precluding coverage for double damages, but we have experience overcoming those. If the dog owner does not have insurance, Stanford Law Offices, S.C. has the requisite knowledge of the law to track down the best avenue of recovery possible.

We represent clients from our Milwaukee office and Fond du Lac office . Call (414) 276-8269 for a free consultation.

Common Mistakes To Avoid After A Dog Bite

After a dog bite, the steps you take matter. As Wisconsin dog bite attorneys, we have seen good people unintentionally hurt their claims. We have summarized several common mistakes that can weaken a claim.

Do not navigate this alone. Insurance companies have teams working to minimize payouts. We have represented injured Wisconsinites since 1989 and can help you understand your rights and pursue fair compensation.

Waiting to hire a lawyer

An immediate letter of preservation to the dog's owner can help preserve important data from the home, including surveillance footage or shock collar data.

Not documenting the scene if you deliver for a living

If you are a delivery person, consider attaching a small camera to your uniform, particularly if your route includes homes or apartments with dogs.

Failing to photograph your injuries over time

Document your injuries immediately after they occur, and then take photos weekly to show how your wounds recover and scar. Document how the scarring affects your day-to-day life — do the scars itch? Do you need to be more careful with sunscreen?

Losing eyewitnesses

Gather contact information of all eyewitnesses who come to the scene. Experienced counsel will then interview and obtain statements.

Giving a statement without counsel

Do not give any statements without counsel. Words will be minced and twisted.

Skipping medical care

Do not skip medical care or allow any gaps in your treatment. Your health comes above all else, and it strengthens your case to boot.

Posting about your case on social media

NEVER post about your case or your injuries on social media. Even if you think it will help or make you look serious about your pain, trust us, it will not.

Contact Us About Your Dog Bites Case

If you or a loved one needs help with a dog bites matter, contact Stanford Law Offices, S.C. We serve clients across Wisconsin from offices in Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, and handle matters in other jurisdictions when appropriate.

Call (414) 276-8269 — available 24 hours a day.

Contact Us To Get Help Now

A real lawyer will call you back to hear your full story — usually the same day.