Humans love the companionship and protection that “man’s best friend” provides. While typically known for their docile and loyal nature, there are instances when a dog will launch a vicious attack on innocent bystanders, family members, civil service employees, and home visitors.
Dog bite attacks and injuries can leave New Mexico residents with the physical and emotional trauma that can cost an exorbitant amount to restore the highest chance of well-being possible. If you were seriously injured after a dog bite, speaking with a New Mexico dog bite lawyer will help you understand your options.
At Grano Law Offices, P.C., I have personally seen the devastating effects and consequences that a dog bite injury can cause. You can contact me, Marc Grano, for an initial strategy session that is entirely confidential by calling (505) 426-8711 or by completing my online contact form.
Types of Dog Bite Injuries My Law Office Handles
While most dogs are friendly and understand their order “in the pack,” some events can cause them to act out of character. Other dogs are just naturally aggressive and consistently on guard to attack anyone in their path.It is for this reason that dog owners must keep their pets restrained securely behind a fence or on a leash, whether at home or in a public setting. The injuries resulting from dog bites and attacks can range in severity from puncture wounds to loss of life.
Injuries most commonly reported with dog bite injuries include:
- Puncture wounds
- Lacerations
- Temporary or permanent nerve damage
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Eye injuries
- Fractured bones
- Psychological trauma
- Rabies
- Death
There may be other injuries and complications you sustained. No matter what your situation is, I can help you learn more about how you can proceed in obtaining compensation for your financial, physical, and emotional losses.You can discuss your situation with me, a dog bite lawyer serving the communities of Central and Northern New Mexico for an initial case strategy session by calling (505) 426-8711 or by completing my online contact form.
A New Mexico Dog Bite Lawyer Advocating for Injury Victims
Access to competent and fierce legal counsel is essential to families in New Mexico. While my office is located in Las Vegas, NM, my services extend far beyond the geographic bounds of this great community.
I can help you with your case if you live in the following areas of Northern New Mexico:
Dog bite injuries can have severe repercussions and render some of my clients unable to travel. If you are in this situation, I am happy to visit your location.
This level of service allows me to demonstrate how much your safety and health matters to my legal team and me. We can determine your best course-of-action together.
In addition to convenient services, I use secure methods that allow us to communicate if you are unable to meet at my office, even if you live in town. Telephone, email, and video chat are ways that we can elevate your experience with my firm.
Looking for a Tenacious New Mexico Dog Bite Lawyer Near You?
I Will Fight for Fair Compensation on Your Behalf
Estimating your compensation without speaking to a Las Vegas, New Mexico dog bite lawyer is a challenge since the circumstances and seriousness of injuries varies case-by-case.
However, I would like to offer reassurance by letting you know that we can request the following types of compensation where applicable:
- Past and current medical expenses
- Predicted future medical bills
- Travel to doctors’ appointments
- Prescriptions, prosthetics, and medical device costs
- Accessibility modifications to your home or car
- Physical therapy
- Psychological counseling
- Lost wages and benefits for missing work
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment
- Loss of life, in wrongful death cases
- Lost future earnings
- Property damages
- Punitive damages
- And more
It is my mission to help you recover the maximum award allowable for dog bite injuries that the owner could have prevented. Let me help you understand the opportunities available to you over a strategy session by calling (505) 426-8711 or by submitting your information through my online contact form to learn more about my legal services.
New Mexico Has Laws to Protect Dog Bite Injury Victims
New Mexico has what is known as a “one bite” rule. This law places the focus on the owner’s knowledge of the dog’s behavior. I will go after the owner to hold them accountable for your injuries under this doctrine by proving that the dog had already bitten someone else, has acted aggressively in other ways, or that the owner should have known that the dog was at risk for biting other people.
In addition to the one-bite rule, negligence also plays a role in dog bite injury cases. Whether a dog acted aggressively in previous instances, the owner has a duty of care to ensure that the dog is adequately restrained behind a fence or leash. I will work with you to understand the circumstances of your case as applicable under New Mexico law and go after the fair compensation you deserve for your injuries.
How a Dog Bite Lawyer in Las Vegas, New Mexico Will Help You
There are several strategies and tactics that I use to help injured clients hurt by an uncontrolled or aggressive animal in the State of New Mexico. You deserve the best representation and most responsive legal care possible.
I will help you by:
- Investigating the dog’s behavioral history
- Determining negligence on behalf of the owner
- Gather and document evidence of your injuries
- Negotiate with insurance companies
- Handle all in-between communications with opposing parties
If a satisfactory settlement offer is not reached, I am not afraid to take your case to court either. You deserve fair compensation for your physical and emotional trauma.
No Payment Upfront to Retain My Legal Services
You have legal options when it comes to approaching a dog bite injury case in New Mexico. Let me show you how I can help by offering an initial strategy session. You can request yours by calling (505) 426-8711 or by submitting your information through my online contact form to learn more.
