Oil City Dog Bite Lawyer

A dog bite or attack can be physically and emotionally traumatic. Dealing with the legal aftermath can be challenging and stressful. If a dog injured you or someone you love, our Oil City dog bite attorneys will manage all the details of your financial recovery. With our guidance and support, you can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Our personal injury lawyers will investigate the accident and negotiate with the liable party’s insurance company. Building a personal injury case can be a time-consuming legal undertaking. We will help you understand Pennsylvania’s dog bite laws and how they affect your insurance claim or lawsuit. Learn how we will manage all the moving parts of your injury claim. Contact our consultation team at Berger and Green to get started today.

The Benefits of Choosing Our Dog Bite Attorneys for Your Oil City Injury Claim

In the immediate aftermath of a dog bite, seeking medical care is the priority. If you did not get information about the dog or its owner, we will investigate on your behalf. Part of our investigation includes identifying the dog that bit you and its owner. Your personal injury attorney will also:

Identify insurance options, including homeowners’ and pet liability policies
Collect police and animal control reports
Investigate the sequence of events that led to the animal attack
Build a comprehensive collection of supporting evidence
Handle all case-related paperwork and communication
Identify and interview lay and expert witnesses
Negotiate for a fair and appropriate financial settlement

Our personal injury law firm will do all the hard work for your dog bite claim from start to finish. Along the way, we will also provide you with regular informative updates as your case develops. We have over 40 years of experience and are ready to fight for you.

Real Testimonials From Previous Berger and Green Personal Injury Clients

Clients who share their experiences with our results-driven law firm leave online reviews like these:

“I was very prepared by the law firm, Bill talked me [through] all of the things that were going to occur, the events that would be happening during the court hearing. It was just exactly how he had said it was going to be. I would absolutely refer Berger and Green. They worked very hard for me and my family.”
“It will never give me back what I lost but it was something…it’s kind of like something that made you feel there is some justice in the world. Berger Green, you know, they’re the best”

Browse our reviews page for more testimonials and learn more about how hard we fight to support the clients we represent.

We Represent Injured Clients on a Contingency Fee Basis

Concern about prohibitive lawyers’ fees should not prevent you from seeking legal representation after an animal attack. Our law firm will accept your case on contingency, meaning:

We will cover all upfront costs.
You pay nothing out of your pocket.
You will compensate your dog bite attorney if, and only if, they recover damages for you.

If your case does not result in a financial award, you will not owe us any legal, investigative, or attorney’s fees.

You Can Seek These Types of Damages for Dog Bite Injuries in Oil City

The damages we request for you or a loved one after a dog bite will vary based in large part on the extent of your injuries and your current and future medical needs. If a dog bite is physically disfiguring, we will ensure your compensation request includes the anticipated costs of future cosmetic repairs.

Additional personal injury damages can include:

Past and present lost wages
Loss of future earning ability
Property damage or destruction
Disfiguring or disabling injuries
Physical pain and suffering
Mental and emotional anguish
Loss of enjoyment of life

If a loved one lost their life due to a dog bite or attack, we will also pursue wrongful death damages. These typically include:

Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of the decedent’s income
Loss of their domestic support
Loss of consortium and society
Loss of companionship and care

We want to hear your story about the dog bite and how it has affected your life. Contact our consultation team at Berger and Green to get started today.

We Can Also Seek Damages for the Families of Young Oil City Dog Bite Victims

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics, dogs are more likely to bite children than adults. If your minor son or daughter was the victim of a dog bite, our law firm will help you seek compensation on their behalf.

We will take time to clarify how the victim’s age may affect the filing deadline for a dog bite lawsuit and provide client support that allows you to focus on taking care of your child while we focus on your legal case.

We also help families who lost a loved one to a dog bite or attack. Our wrongful death lawyers will clarify who can bring a wrongful death claim and the types of damages you can seek.

File Your Pennsylvania Dog Bite or Attack Lawsuit on Time

You have a small window of opportunity to sue a dog owner or property owner in Oil City. Pennsylvania generally gives you two years to file your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, according to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524. If the filing deadline expires:

The court could prohibit you from filing your lawsuit.
A judge could dismiss your lawsuit without hearing it.
The insurance company may refuse to negotiate further.

Filing your lawsuit on time is mandatory but can be challenging. Your Oil City dog attack attorney will identify any potential fluctuations that may change the statute of limitations and help you meet all notification and filing deadlines.

Get a Free Consultation for Your Oil City Dog Bite Claim

If you or someone you love suffered a recent dog bite, an Oil City dog bite lawyer from our team will help you seek compensation from the animal’s owner. We will take on the insurance company and fight for favorable compensation. Learn more about your right to financial recovery by contacting our team at Berger and Green today.