I was bitten by a dog (pitbull mix) while minding my own business and walking in the sidewalk. Dog just came out of work loft in owner's leash but was still able to bite my inner left thihg. Got tetanus shot (which has caused me to have sore muscles for the last 2 days) and am on antibiotic. Can I sue? Should I just contact a lawyer???
2006-12-20 07:05:30 · 9 answers · asked by Abegon 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Different states have different rules for the amount recoverable in terms of pain and suffering. One can almost always recover their economic damages, meaning the loss you have incurred in out of pocket expenses like hospital bills and lost wages. But in many states tort reform measures have been enacted. These tort reforms have made it more difficult to sue for pain and suffering, and you might have to plead and prove that you are disabled, disfigured, fractured, or had a permanent loss of a body system. You really should check with a lawyer as soon as possible to find out. Pitbulls are generally dangerous dogs, and therefore the owner might be strictly liable.
2006-12-20 07:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by snoodle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon. in case you suffered a paintings-appropriate injury that replaced into the fault of somebody different than your organization or a co-worker, you may, a minimum of in Pennsylvania. you may no longer sue your organization or a co-worker for discomfort and suffering, yet say you have been utilising a company motor vehicle, and have been in touch in an twist of destiny through fact somebody in yet another automobile ran a end sign. you ought to sue the different motive force for discomfort and suffering, and you will possibly collect your established reward by way of woker's reimbursement.
2016-10-15 07:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue, probably recover for the shot and drugs, and a bit for pain and suffering. If the owner knew that the dog had dangerous propensities, then he's strictly liable...you don't even have to show negligence on his part.
2006-12-20 07:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can sue, but how much you can sue for depends on the amount of your damages such as medical bills, medication, loss wages from work, etc. You need to contact a local attorney to evaluate your case or file it yourself in small claims court.
2006-12-20 07:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by On Time 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can sue. For how much you can is another question.
Are you doing this because you want to get as much money as possible or are you doing this because you really feel it's owed to you? If you just want money then you are scum and you shouldn't be allowed to sue. However, you probably would still be able to and win.
2006-12-20 07:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you can sue. However, if the dog doesn't have any insurance (not the owner), you are out of luck.
2006-12-20 07:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue.
Hopefully, the dip sh-t whose dog bit you is insured!
2006-12-20 07:11:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might have a solution to your problem!
2006-12-20 07:48:46 · answer #8 · answered by gatorgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT DEPENDS IN WHICH STATE THIS HAPPENED.
2006-12-20 07:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by Tracie P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋