Delivery drivers who’ve been bitten by dogs have the right to hold dog owners liable for their losses. Working with a Greenwich delivery driver dog bite lawyer makes it easier to navigate the civil system and file a claim that acknowledges your right to maximize your accident compensation.
You can collaborate with Skiber Law to file an insurance claim after a work-related dog bite. Our team can alternatively help you pursue a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent dog owner.
Our Greenwich dog bite lawyers have helped secure over $100 million on behalf of victims, and we use over 50 years of combined experience to make the civil process as accessible as possible.
When you go with Skiber, you get Skiber. Reach out and book your free case consultation with our legal representatives now.
When Are Dog Owners Responsible for Delivery Driver Bites?
Dog bite cases in Connecticut operate under the principle of strict liability, which is a significant advantage for victims like delivery drivers.
Our Greenwich personal injury lawyers know that, according to Connecticut General Statutes §22−357, an injured party is not required to prove the dog owner was negligent or carelessly supervised their animal.
Instead, a dog owner is almost automatically held responsible for injuries caused by their dog. This means victims can utilize this statute to argue that the owner must take financial responsibility for the attack without having to establish any specific instance of carelessness that led to the dog bite.
When Can You File for Dog Bite Accident Damages?
If you want to name a dog’s owner liable for the harm you suffered while working as a delivery driver, we encourage you to contact a Greenwich delivery driver dog bite attorney within a few days or weeks of your accident.
A free case consultation with our team will allow you to discuss the full extent of your damages as a result of your accident, as well as:
- Whether or not you can file for workers’ compensation after an on-duty dog bite accident
- Whether or not you can file for insurance coverage
- What evidence you need to file a personal injury lawsuit against a dog’s owner
If you decide you want to take a dog’s owner to a civil trial or otherwise take action against them through the civil system, you need to finalize your personal injury claim within two years of your accident. This statute of limitations can bar you from recovering if you miss your filing deadline.
It is with that deadline in mind that we encourage you to book a case consultation with our team shortly after your attack. Connecting with our team does not require you to take a specific course of legal action, but instead lets you explore your options before your time to file a claim runs out.
Our Greenwich Delivery Driver Dog Bite Lawyers Want to Work With You
Why should you fight for compensation after being bitten by a dog while working as a delivery driver? It costs a lot of money to recover from dog bite injuries. Unfortunately, an animal attack can leave you temporarily or permanently disabled, meaning that you may not be able to work while you’re undergoing surgeries or essential physical therapy.
You need financial support if you want to make ends meet while you’re retaking control of your life. Working with an attorney allows you to demand the compensation you need to recover from your losses without teaching yourself the ins and outs of the civil circuit or otherwise infringing on the time you need to heal.
The legal team at Skiber Law is filled with tenacious and empathetic attorneys who want to fight for you throughout your recovery.
You can trust us to explain your right to recoverable action and represent you in conversations with insurance adjusters, dog owners, and other legal parties, ensuring that you have every opportunity to fight for the financial support you need.
You Don’t Have to Go to Trial to Ask for Compensation
Filing a claim against a dog’s owner after an animal attack does not require you to argue for damages in front of a judge and jury. Instead, these claims allow you to enter negotiations with a dog’s owner. Most dog bite accident cases come to their conclusion during settlement negotiations and without involving a judge.
However, pursuing a claim through the civil system preserves your right to go to trial if a dog’s owner refuses to acknowledge the severity of your losses or will not offer you a settlement that accounts for the total cost of your recovery.
You can count on our legal team to represent you throughout settlement negotiations, during which we continually press for a settlement that meets your needs. If you have to go to trial, we will prepare you for that process and represent you in and out of court.
Schedule Your Free Delivery Driver Dog Bite Case Consultation
Our delivery driver dog bite attorneys in Greenwich, CT, have decades of combined legal experience that they are prepared to use to facilitate your recovery. Whether you want to take a dog’s owner to trial or ensure fair negotiations with an insurer, you can count on our representation.
Skiber Law takes pride in making the legal process accessible to victims struggling to recover from recent losses. Our legal representatives fight to maximize clients’ final settlements.
You can learn more about the strategies we use to approach clients’ delivery driver dog bite cases during a free consultation with our legal staff.
Don’t let your case’s statute of limitations expire. We are ready to work with you.
