Dog Bite Lawyerin Little Rock

Dogs can attack – even the most friendly, trusted family pet. When a dog reacts aggressively and bites, the consequences can be grave. A vicious dog can tear the skin and flesh or crush bones on the face, neck, arms, legs, or other body areas, causing severe or fatal injuries.

Dog Bite Injury Claims in Little Rock, Arkansas

Dog owners are responsible for protecting others from a dog attack. A dog with aggressive tendencies must be leashed, chained, or fenced in an enclosed area. When an aggressive dog roams a neighborhood, the consequences can be devastating. An innocent child or adult can sustain severe or life-threatening injuries.

Children and Dog Bites

The short stature of children allows a vicious dog to reach the child’s head and neck, causing injuries with permanent scars. These injuries require hospitalization and a series of plastic surgery procedures. The most tragic of all dog bite cases results in the death of an innocent infant, child, or adult.

McMath Woods: Your Advocate for Justice in Dog Bite Claims

McMath Woods is not an everyday law firm – far from it. With a legacy of over 70 years, our personal injury attorneys are passionate about the pursuit of justice. Our dog bite lawyers in Little Rock work as a team when processing cases, preparing them for trial when necessary. We never hesitate to take a case to court when it best serves our client’s interests. We are honored to be considered among Arkansas’s most talented litigators and proud of the many high-value settlements and verdicts we have achieved for our clients.

Types of Dog Bite Injuries

Dogs can bite – they are animals, and under the right circumstances, any dog can attack. Some of the most common types of injuries inflicted in a dog attack include, but are not limited to:

Puncture wounds, prone to infection
Lacerations with torn skin and muscle tissue
Skin or tissue torn from the body (avulsions)
Crush injuries caused by a forceful bite
Fractured bones on the hands, arms, legs, face, or other area
Nerve damage with weakness or loss of sensation
Eye damage or blindness from trauma
Face and scalp injuries from bites to the head and neck
Permanent scarring on face, neck, hands
Loss of function due to nerve damage
Amputation of a limb or finger
Damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments
Bacterial infections requiring medical intervention
Rabies or tetanus
Emotional injuries including PTSD, fear of dogs, anxiety
Joint damage
Compartment syndrome with tissue death (necrosis)
Death

Little Rock Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reports that over a decade, 468 died from dog bite injuries, at a rate of about 43 per year. The agency also reports an estimated 799,700 people yearly require treatment at the ER, about 6,000 of whom were hospitalized. The popularity of dogs as pets has increased the number of severe dog bite cases in Little Rock.

Why Choose Us?

At McMath Woods, our legal team is deeply committed to seeking justice for individuals who have been injured in severe dog bite injury cases. We take on a limited number of clients, so we can work closely and personally with each of them and deliver the elevated level of service they deserve. Having served our community for over 70 years, we’ve earned a reputation for success and are honored to be counted among the state’s most respected personal injury firms.

What Types of Compensation Can Be Pursued?

Every dog bite case is unique in the extent and degree of the injuries inflicted. The types of compensation our firm can pursue include:

Economic damages

This compensation includes all medical costs and related expenses, lost income from work (current and future), reduced earning capacity, and other actual financial losses.

Non-economic damages

This compensation is paid to a victim of a dog attack for mental pain, suffering, and emotional anguish.

Punitive damages

Awarded less often, these damages are paid to punish and deter and could be pursued if the dog owner acted maliciously, such as urging a dog to attack.

Who Is Liable?

After a dog has caused severe injuries, it is necessary to determine who to hold liable and accountable for what occurred. The parties who may be liable in a dog bite case include:

The dog owner
A dog walker or dog sitter
A property owner
A landlord

Arkansas has no statewide law specifically to address dog bite cases, with the rules varying by region. A dog bite case can lead to the owner being charged with a class A misdemeanor under the Arkansas Statutes. The law may allow for restitution to the victim, with the negligent dog owner paying the cost of medical care. Other types of compensation, such as pain and suffering, can be pursued in civil court with the help of the legal team at McMath Woods. Contact us today for a free consultation.