Delivery drivers have the right to feel safe while on the job. Unfortunately, pet owners in New Canaan don’t always take delivery drivers’ safety seriously. If you’re injured as a result of an owner’s negligence, don’t panic. You can connect with a New Canaan delivery driver dog bite lawyer and demand compensation for your losses.
The team at Skiber Law has been supporting injured clients for over 15 years. The efforts of our New Canaan dog bite lawyers and other team members have helped victims recover over $100 million in damages.
Are you ready to demand justice for a recent animal attack? When you go with Skiber, you get Skiber. Contact us today to set up your free delivery driver dog bite case consultation.
What Do Connecticut’s Dog Bite Laws Say?
Our New Canaan personal injury lawyers know that the state enforces a strict liability policy when it comes to animal attacks, as outlined in General Statutes of Connecticut §22-357. This means that victims of animal attacks can hold owners responsible for their losses in the wake of an incident without proving that owners violated their duty of care.
Victims are instead obligated to prove that an animal attack, like a dog bite, resulted in a strict liability offense. Working with us makes this process easier, as our legal team can gather the data needed to prove strict liability while victims go to doctors’ appointments and prioritize their healing.
Should You Work With a New Canaan Delivery Driver Dog Bite Lawyer?
Working with a New Canaan delivery driver dog bite attorney does more than help you understand strict liability and the statutes relevant to your animal attack. Collaborating with a lawyer allows you to distinguish between the different tools you can use to demand financial support in the wake of an animal attack.
Importantly, connecting with an attorney after an animal attack, like a dog bite that occurs on the clock, does not obligate you to take a specific course of action against that dog’s owner.
You do not have to go to trial for delivery driver dog bite damages once you connect with an attorney. You can instead discuss your recovery goals with our team and benefit from our individualized recommendations. Once we know how you want to approach your case, we can start interfacing with a dog’s owner, speak with insurers, and protect your right to bite support.
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits
Delivery drivers are in a unique position in the wake of an animal attack. Because delivery drivers can benefit from workplace insurance and other protections, some may have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim following an attack.
Our legal team can walk you through the process of reporting your injury and requesting workers’ compensation benefits after a serious animal attack. We can also help you appeal a denied request for benefits.
At the same time, we can explore your right to take legal action against the third party accountable for your losses, especially if you don’t benefit from set-in-stone workplace protections. You can discuss the specifics of your circumstances and how you want to approach your post-attack recovery during a free dog bite case consultation with our staff.
Know Connecticut’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
If you want to take legal action against a dog’s owner after an animal attack, you need to file a personal injury claim against them before Connecticut’s personal injury statute of limitations expires. The state’s personal injury statute of limitations controls your right to present your case for compensation through the civil system.
According to General Statutes of Connecticut § 52-584, you only have two years to submit your claim for consideration. Working with an attorney makes it easier to manage that deadline. We can begin investigating the negligence that contributed to your delivery driver dog bite accident and discuss whether you should pursue a workers’ compensation claim or a lawsuit.
Skiber Law Puts You First
Skiber Law wants to connect you with lawyers who understand your losses in the wake of a delivery driver dog bite accident. We’re ready to pair you with tried-and-tested attorneys who can break down the logistics of your accident and ensure you receive the personalized guidance you need to streamline your post-accident recovery.
We are proud of our client-centric approach to legal cases and make a point to make our services as accessible as possible to people in need. Our efforts have made waves throughout the legal community, as we inspire continued recommitments to professional excellence. You can specifically count on us to:
- Document your injuries with help from emergency responders, medical specialists, and other professionals.
- Find evidence to prove strict liability in the wake of your attack.
- Determine what right you have, if any, to pursue workers’ compensation for your losses, and help you file a workers’ compensation claim with the appropriate parties.
- Outline your right to take legal action against a third party, as appropriate, and help you complete a third-party personal injury claim before your statute of limitations expires.
- Calculate the value of your delivery driver dog bite losses and advocate for your right to maximize your animal attack compensation.
Do you want to learn more about the steps we can take on your behalf in the wake of a delivery driver dog bite accident? Book a free, no-obligation case consultation with our legal team. We can discuss your right to recover, outline your best next steps, and represent you in your fight for maximum compensation.
It’s Time to Schedule Your Free Delivery Driver Dog Bite Case Consultation
Dog bites can put you at risk for long-term disabilities that may make it difficult for you to return to work. It’s not fair that someone else’s poor control of their dog can have such a significant impact on your future. Fortunately, there are delivery driver dog bite attorneys in New Canaan who are prepared to advocate for your right to support throughout your recovery.
Connecting with Skiber Law and our legal team can help you outline what steps you want to take after getting bitten by a dog while doing your job. We’re prepared to help government employees, corporate delivery drivers, and independent contractors demand the support they need after an animal attack.
Your delivery driver dog bite case consultation with our team comes free of charge and won’t lock you into a specific course of legal action. Contact our team today to learn more about how we can put our understanding of dog bite legislation to work on your behalf.