Apple Valley Dog Bite Lawyers
If you suffered injuries after a dog attack, you could be facing a long period of recovery and rehabilitation. You may have mounting medical bills, yet you also may be unable to work because of your injuries. You should not have to suffer financially because a negligent dog owner created a situation where the dog could attack you for no reason. Trust the Apple Valley dog bite injury lawyers at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law to fight tirelessly to try to help you win the settlement you deserve.
Out-of-control dogs can injure you through bites and by knocking you to the ground. To receive the money you need for your medical bills, missed work hours, and pain and suffering, you may need to file a lawsuit against the dog’s owner. Going through this type of situation can be highly stressful, as insurance companies that should help you when you suffer injuries rarely want to pay you the amount you deserve to have. Our dog bite injury lawyers in Apple Valley, MN, promise to fight hard on your behalf against the insurance company, leaving you with more time to focus on your recovery.
Why Should You Choose Tyroler Leonard Injury Law’s Dog Bite Injury Lawyers in Apple Valley, MN?
Our Apple Valley Dog Bite Lawyers Have The Experience You Can Trust
Rachel Sperling Leonard and Isaac Tyroler are powerful advocates for people who have suffered injuries. We care about clients and their well-being. We know from experience that insurance companies don’t want to pay money to help people recover from injury. That is why we vigorously fight the insurance companies to help injured people get the money they deserve. Our results include million-dollar settlements and verdicts, leading to hundreds of satisfied clients.
At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, we understand that you don’t just need experienced dog bite injury lawyers in Apple Valley, MN. You need a law firm you can trust. We build trust with our clients in numerous ways. Clients are provided with several ways to contact our attorneys, and our multilingual attorneys are available for consultation 24 hours a day. Furthermore, our team keeps clients informed throughout the case, so they always understand what’s happening.
How Tyroler Leonard Injury Law Can Help
Our Apple Valley Dog Bite Lawyers Are Never Afraid to Take Cases to Trial When Insurers Are Not Treating You Fairly
If there is one thing that makes the law firm of Tyroler Leonard Injury Law stand out, it is our willingness to go to trial. We have a reputation as zealous litigators because we are willing to go to court when insurance companies refuse to negotiate in good faith.
We are often even hired by other law firms to handle cases that need to go to trial. And because the insurance companies know that we won’t back down from a trial, they will often offer a fair settlement to avoid the time and cost of a trial. This reputation means we rarely lose a case.
Hospitalized Due to A Dog Bite in Apple Valley?
Our Dog Bite Injury Attorneys in Apple Valley Work Hard to Help You Receive Money for Your Pain And Suffering
Even a relatively minor dog bite can have serious consequences. Dogs have sharp teeth and extremely powerful jaws and may carry disease. St. Paul Animal Field Services recommends you take great care after suffering a dog bite by immediately washing the wound and contacting a medical professional.
A dog bite can easily result in being admitted to a hospital. Common injuries or maladies from dog bites include:
- Broken bones
- Severe lacerations
- Damaged organs
- Severed muscles or tendons
- Diseases like rabies transmitted through the bite.
Prompt treatment from a doctor can be the difference between long-lasting consequences and a relatively quick recovery. But while medical treatment at a hospital may protect you from a lifetime of pain and suffering, it can also be very expensive.
At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, we have seen many clients hesitate to receive medical care at a hospital for fear of the cost. Our dog bite injury lawyers in Apple Valley can help. We are experienced at getting compensation promptly, so you don’t have to worry about paying your bills.
How Our Apple Valley Dog Bite Lawyers Can Get You Money for Your Injuries
When you suffer an injury in a car accident, it is usually pretty clear who will pay for your medical expenses. Either your insurance company or the insurance company for the other party in the accident is responsible for paying those expenses. However, a dog bite is different, because a dog doesn’t have insurance, right? At least, that is what most people believe.
As it turns out, a dog does have insurance. Or to be more accurate, the dog’s owner has insurance. Even though it is very unlikely that the average person has dog bite insurance, nearly all dogs are covered under homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. This means someone else is responsible for paying for your medical expenses if their dog bites you.
But just because you can get money doesn’t mean it will be easy. Insurance companies are notorious for denying legitimate claims or paying you less money than you need to recover from your injuries.
At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, We Don’t Let The Insurer Treat You Disrespectfully
If this is the first time you are going through a situation where you are trying to receive a payment from an insurance company for injuries that were the fault of another person, you may be shocked at how the insurer treats you. At first, the representative for the insurance company may act friendly toward you, assuring you that the company will help you receive a fair settlement and that you don’t need legal representation.
Because of our decades of collective experience, our Apple Valley dog bite lawyers know this rarely occurs. Instead, as the case progresses, the insurer will begin stalling or accusing you of exaggerating your injuries. The insurance company rep may ask you the same questions repeatedly, hoping you’ll change your story, which could lead to a reduction in your settlement.
When you hire our Apple Valley dog bite lawyers, these tricks from the insurance company come to an end. We do not allow the insurer to treat you this way. In fact, you do not have to speak to the insurance company without us being present. By hiring our team, your stress level dissipates, as we handle the legal aspects of your personal injury lawsuit, allowing you to focus on regaining your health.
Frequently Asked Questions Clients Have for Our Apple Valley Dog Bite Injury Lawyers
Before you speak with our dog bite law firm, you want to be as informed as possible. At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, we try to answer your dog bite questions before you ask them.
How can I prove that my injuries are from a dog attack?
After a dog attacks you and leaves you with injuries, it’s important that you call law enforcement to report the attack and that you seek medical attention. Tell the medical personnel who are treating you that your injuries relate to a dog bite attack. When you hire Tyroler Leonard Injury Law to represent you, we will work to find evidence that shows the dog attacked you. This is important because insurance companies are notorious for claiming that victims are lying about how their injuries occurred. Our Apple Valley dog bite lawyers use the facts in the case to counteract the insurance company’s lies about you.
Can I make a claim for injuries suffered even if the dog didn’t bite me?
A dog doesn’t have to bite you to hurt you. For example, if a dog attempts to attack you and you slip and fall and suffer a spinal injury, you are just as eligible for damages as you would be if the dog bit you. Our Apple Valley dog bite lawyers will examine your case and help you make a claim for any injuries caused by a dog, whether the dog bit you or not.
How do your Apple Valley dog bite lawyers help me obtain money for future medical bills?
One of the most important services our Apple Valley dog bite lawyers provide for clients in this type of case is helping create an estimate of the future medical costs you may have for your treatment. For example, victims often need multiple surgeries to deal with scars and deep wounds. If you will need those surgeries after we come to a settlement with the insurance company, we need to ask the insurance company for this money as part of the total settlement. Once we settle, we cannot go back and ask for more money later. Our team works hard to make sure we take all your current and future medical bills into account when making a request for a settlement amount.
Am I eligible to receive damages from the owner of the dog?
Minnesota law (and Wisconsin law) allows you to claim damages from a dog owner as long as you didn’t provoke the dog or trespass on their property.
A dog owner might try to claim that you provoked their dog to avoid paying compensation for an injury they are liable for. Our dog bite injury lawyers in Apple Valley, MN, will present evidence that you didn’t provoke the dog, making the dog owner responsible for your injuries.
How long can I wait before making a claim for my dog bite injury?
Normally, you may wait up to six years after dog bite injuries to make a claim under Minnesota statute (or three years in Wisconsin). In any case, our Apple Valley dog bite injury lawyers recommend that you file all injury claims as soon as possible. You are much more likely to win your case and get the money you deserve if you file promptly.
How much money can your dog bite injury attorneys in Apple Valley help me receive from my Minnesota dog bite claim?
The amount of money you will receive can vary based on several factors. The most important factor is how high your expenses are, including lost income, pain, and emotional distress. But your compensation can also be affected by how long you take to file your claim and whether you have our dog bite injury attorneys in Apple Valley representing you. If you file late or don’t retain representation, you are less likely to receive all the money you are owed.
If these responses failed to answer your specific question about a dog bite case, feel free to ask us for more information. We are available 24 hours a day to help you with dog bite claims.
Reach Out to Our Apple Valley Dog Bite Lawyers Today
Even A Small Delay Can Prevent You from Getting Compensation
Although our Apple Valley dog bite lawyers can begin representing you at any time during the case, we always recommend contacting us as early as possible after your injuries. The earlier we can start working for you, the easier it is for us to find evidence of what happened and for us to guide you through the process.
As long as you have not agreed to a settlement amount with the insurance company on your own, you can hire our dog bite injury attorneys in Apple Valley. We take over all correspondence with the insurance company, forcing them to give you the respect you deserve. You did not do anything wrong, yet insurance companies often treat victims like their injuries are their fault. When we are representing you, we put an end to such treatment.
Attorney Isaac Tyroler
Attorney Isaac Tyroler has been a strong advocate for injured people his entire legal career. He has a passion for righting wrongs, and he deeply cares about representing injured clients who may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to navigate the legal system. He is compassionate toward clients and aggressive with insurance companies and defendants. He is on the elected Board of Governors of the Minnesota Association of Justice (MAJ), the top personal injury lawyers’ group in Minnesota. And is currently the chair of MAJ’s legislative committee. [ Attorney Bio ]
