Dog owners are strictly liable for any bites or attacks by their pets. Minnesota’s dog bite statute protects victims — especially children and elderly adults.
Common Problems
- Facial injuries, scarring, and infections
- Nerve damage and reconstructive surgery needs
- Emotional trauma and PTSD from animal attacks
- Insurance companies are minimizing payouts
What You Can Recover
- Medical and surgical costs
- Pain and suffering damages
- Permanent disfigurement compensation
Why Legal Help Matters
We:
- Investigate dog bite attacks using medical records, witness statements, and animal control reports
- Enforce Minnesota’s strict liability dog bite statute against negligent dog owners (Minn. Stat. § 347.22)
- Counter insurance companies that attempt to minimize serious bite injuries and disfigurement
- Seek full compensation for medical costs, scarring, emotional trauma, and permanent injuries within the 2-year filing deadline (Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1))
Don’t Wait to Act
Minnesota’s dog bite law (Minn. Stat. § 347.22) makes owners liable regardless of prior aggression. Claims must be filed within 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)).