{"id":4560,"date":"2022-08-23T03:15:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T03:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/"},"modified":"2022-08-24T06:18:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T06:18:14","slug":"can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you get money if a dog bites you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Can_you_get_money_if_a_dog_bites_you\" title=\"Can you get money if a dog bites you?\">Can you get money if a dog bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_much_money_can_you_get_if_a_dog_bites_you\" title=\"How much money can you get if a dog bites you?\">How much money can you get if a dog bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_much_can_you_sue_for_getting_bit_by_a_dog\" title=\"How much can you sue for getting bit by a dog?\">How much can you sue for getting bit by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Can_I_get_compensation_for_a_dog_bite\" title=\"Can I get compensation for a dog bite?\">Can I get compensation for a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_do_you_sue_for_a_dog_bite\" title=\"How do you sue for a dog bite?\">How do you sue for a dog bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_do_you_negotiate_a_dog_bite_settlement\" title=\"How do you negotiate a dog bite settlement?\">How do you negotiate a dog bite settlement?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_states_require_dog_bites_to_be_reported\" title=\"What states require dog bites to be reported?\">What states require dog bites to be reported?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_should_you_do_if_you_get_bitten_by_a_dog\" title=\"What should you do if you get bitten by a dog?\">What should you do if you get bitten by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_much_can_you_sue_for_emotional_distress\" title=\"How much can you sue for emotional distress?\">How much can you sue for emotional distress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#How_much_do_insurance_companies_pay_for_pain_and_suffering\" title=\"How much do insurance companies pay for pain and suffering?\">How much do insurance companies pay for pain and suffering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#Can_I_sue_if_bitten_by_a_dog\" title=\"Can I sue if bitten by a dog?\">Can I sue if bitten by a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-get-money-if-a-dog-bites-you\/#What_is_a_minor_dog_bite\" title=\"What is a minor dog bite?\">What is a minor dog bite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_money_if_a_dog_bites_you\"><\/span>Can you get money if a dog bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If the bite was minor, you still might be able to recover compensation. Dog bite injuries can also cause mental and emotional distress for which you can recover compensation. Chances are that you won\u2019t have to file a lawsuit to recover your damages.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dog-bites-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What should you do if a dog bites you?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-money-can-you-get-if-a-dog-bites\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_can_you_get_if_a_dog_bites_you\"><\/span>How much money can you get if a dog bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Can the Victim Earn From a Dog Bite? As stated earlier, the average earnings for a claim related to a dog bite is $44,760. As this is the average, a victim can earn more or less money depending on how strong their case is.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PgaQpo3BCF8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-can-you-sue-for-getting-bit-by-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_can_you_sue_for_getting_bit_by_a_dog\"><\/span>How much can you sue for getting bit by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to mention that homeowner\u2019s insurance may cover the cost; many dog owners may not realize that. If you do have to go to court, use small claims court if your losses aren\u2019t too large. In many states, you can sue for up to $10,000 in small claims court.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-compensation-for-a-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_compensation_for_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>Can I get compensation for a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bite means you can\u2019t work then you can claim lost earnings. You can also claim back your out of pocket expenses, including medical costs. No two claims are ever the same, even where the injuries are similar. We therefore ensure that every dog bite claim is valued individually on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3TEe2ekNerY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-sue-for-a-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sue_for_a_dog_bite\"><\/span>How do you sue for a dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you would like to sue a homeowner for a dog bite, you will need to establish that the homeowner was the owner, keeper, or harborer of the dog, that the dog was the cause of your injuries, and you sustained actual damages from the bite or attack.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-negotiate-a-dog-bite-settlement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_negotiate_a_dog_bite_settlement\"><\/span>How do you negotiate a dog bite settlement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tips On This Page:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Seek Immediate Medical Attention.<\/li>\n<li>Report the Dog Bite to Local Authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Find Out About the Dog Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Check Your Local Dog Bite Laws.<\/li>\n<li>Collect Evidence to Support Your Claim.<\/li>\n<li>Know What Your Claim is Worth.<\/li>\n<li>Watch What You Say to the Adjuster.<\/li>\n<li>Emphasize You Did Nothing Wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-states-require-dog-bites-to-be-reported\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_require_dog_bites_to_be_reported\"><\/span>What states require dog bites to be reported?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chart: Strict-Liability Dog-Bite Statutes in the States<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">State<\/th>\n<th>Statute<\/th>\n<th>Bites Only?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Alabama<\/td>\n<td>Ala. Code \u00a7\u00a7 3-6-1\u20133-6-4<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Arizona<\/td>\n<td>Ariz. Rev. Stat. \u00a7\u00a7 11-1020, 11-1025, 11-1027<\/td>\n<td>Yes\/ No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">California<\/td>\n<td>Cal. Civ. Code \u00a7 3342<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Colorado<\/td>\n<td>Colo. Rev. Stat. \u00a7 13-21-124<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193584 size-full\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-states-require-dog-bites-to-be-reported.jpg\" alt=\"What states require dog bites to be reported?\" width=\"960\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-states-require-dog-bites-to-be-reported.jpg 960w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-states-require-dog-bites-to-be-reported-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-states-require-dog-bites-to-be-reported-768x342.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-you-do-if-you-get-bitten-by-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_do_if_you_get_bitten_by_a_dog\"><\/span>What should you do if you get bitten by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bites you, take these steps right away:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash the wound.<\/li>\n<li>Slow the bleeding with a clean cloth.<\/li>\n<li>Apply over-the counter antibiotic cream if you have it.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap the wound in a sterile bandage.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the wound bandaged and see your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Change the bandage several times a day once your doctor has examined the wound.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NCR0b-KFIqI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-can-you-sue-for-emotional-distress\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_can_you_sue_for_emotional_distress\"><\/span>How much can you sue for emotional distress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can recover up to $250,000 in pain and suffering, or any non-economic damages.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-do-insurance-companies-pay-for-pain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_insurance_companies_pay_for_pain_and_suffering\"><\/span>How much do insurance companies pay for pain and suffering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other factors include the amount of insurance coverage available and the type of case. That said, from my personal experience, the typical payout for pain and suffering in most claims is under $15,000. This is because most claims involve small injuries.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-sue-if-bitten-by-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_sue_if_bitten_by_a_dog\"><\/span>Can I sue if bitten by a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the Dog Bite Statute of Limitations in California? A dog bite injury claim is considered a personal injury lawsuit, and is therefore subject to the state\u2019s two-year statute of limitations. This means that dog bite victims have two years from the date of the injury to file a civil lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-minor-dog-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_minor_dog_bite\"><\/span>What is a minor dog bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the dog bite is minor\u2014a Level 1, 2 or 3 bite\u2014you can probably safely manage the bite at home. Wash the wound daily, and check it for signs of infection, including redness, swelling, warmth, a foul odor, or whitish-yellow discharge. 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