Frequently Asked Questions
My child was mauled by our neighbor's dog in Massachusetts and suffered serious facial injuries from the attack. What are my legal options?
A:
A dog owner has the legal responsibility to keep their animal secured and unable to harm others. If your child was mauled by a neighbor’s dog and suffered severe injury, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the dog owner for negligence in controlling their pet. There are many factors involved in a child dog attack injury lawsuit, and an Andover child injury attorney can help you review your claim.
The General Laws of Massachusetts provide that dog owners must keep their animals from doing harm to any other persons or property. These laws apply to all victims, unless the victim was found to be trespassing on property where the animal was housed or abusing the animal prior to the attack. These laws do not apply to minors under the age of 7, as it is presumed that the minor was not intentionally trespassing on the property or harassing the animal.
You have the legal right to bring a lawsuit against the owner for neglect in keeping their dog safely restrained from causing a child dog attack injury. However, the defense may claim that your child brought the attack upon themselves through trespassing or provocation. Hiring a skilled Andover child injury attorney will help you disprove these charges and obtain compensation for your child’s injuries and suffering.
The Andover child injury attorneys at the Kiley Law Group can help you review the circumstances of your child’s dog attack injury and determine your best course of action. If a lawsuit is necessary to obtain compensation for your child’s medical bills, our skilled child injury team will prepare your case for trial – even if it settles beforehand. For more information, contact us today – 1-888-208-1695.
