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Rhode Island Dog Bite lawyer

If you or someone in your family has been attacked and injured by a dog then contact a Rhode Island personal injury attorney to learn what rights you have to recover money from the owner of a dog that has bitten you. For more information call us at 401-751-8855.

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Rhode Island Dog Bite lawyer

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  1. Rhode Island Dog Bite lawyer Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, LTD. When man’s best friend isn’t so friendly, people can get hurt. A dog attack can be a terrifying experience, which often leaves emotional scars in addition to the physical ones. In Rhode Island, the law provides for strict liability of the part of the owner or other person harboring the animal in most cases. An exception would be where the dog is securely confined to an enclosed area on the property. Strict liability means that you will not have to prove actual negligence on the part of the owner or keeper, only that you were bitten and suffered damages. Furthermore, if you can prove that the dog had previously displayed vicious tendencies, you may claim double the amount of your damages.

  2.  What To Do When You’ve Been Bitten If you or someone in your family has been attacked and injured by a dog, in order to protect your legal rights, there are several steps you should follow:  Call Animal Services and have an officer dispatched.  Inform the dog’s owner of the bite.  Determine if the animal has had appropriate vaccinations. Otherwise, Animal Control will order a 10 day quarantine to ensure that it does not have rabies or another serious disease.  Get immediate medical attention.  Contact an experienced Rhode Island dog bite lawyer.  Dog Bite Damages A dog owner or keeper, or a property owner where a dog lives, may be held liable for injuries you’ve sustained in an attack. Physical injuries are often painful and disfiguring, sometimes requiring reconstructive surgery. Psychological damages can be equally debilitating, negatively affecting your quality of life. They include phobias, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To learn what rights you have to recover money from the owner of a dog that has bitten you, contact a Rhode Island personal injury attorney.  DOG ATTACK CONSULTATION In Providence, the lawyers of the Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, LTD. have many years of experience handling dog bite and other personal injury and wrongful death claims. Call (401) 751-8855 today for your consultation and to protect your right to recover compensation for your injuries.

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