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Dog Bite Cases

Dog bites can be traumatic events that frequently leave both physical and mental scars. The skilled personal injury lawyers at Get Brett® are devoted to helping victims of dog bites receive sympathetic legal support to guarantee that their rights are maintained.

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Common Types of Dog Bites

These are instances where a dog bites without apparent provocation. According to Utah Department of Health data, unprovoked dog bites accounted for approximately 60% of reported dog bite incidents in the state in the last year. Understanding these common types of dog bites and the associated statistics can help shed light on the prevalence of these incidents in Utah and the need for legal assistance, which Get Brett® is dedicated to providing.

Stray Dog Bites

Encounters with stray or unrestrained dogs can lead to bites and injuries. Utah Animal Control reports indicate that a significant percentage of dog bite cases involve stray dogs or dogs not under proper control, making up about 25% of all reported cases. Understanding these common types of dog bites and the associated statistics can help shed light on the prevalence of these incidents in Utah and the need for legal assistance, which Get Brett® is dedicated to providing.

Sadly, children are often more vulnerable to dog bites due to their size and inability to read a dog’s behavior accurately. Statistically, children under the age of 12 make up a substantial portion (around 40%) of all dog bite victims in Utah, based on data from local hospitals and medical facilities. Understanding these common types of dog bites and the associated statistics can help shed light on the prevalence of these incidents in Utah and the need for legal assistance, which Get Brett® is dedicated to providing.

In some cases, dog owners may be held responsible for failing to control their pets. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food reports that nearly 70% of dog bite incidents in the state can be traced back to an owner’s negligence, such as not properly securing their dogs. Understanding these common types of dog bites and the associated statistics can help shed light on the prevalence of these incidents in Utah and the need for legal assistance, which Get Brett® is dedicated to providing.

Severe dog bites can lead to hospitalization and long-term medical treatment. On average, around 20% of dog bite cases in Utah result in serious injuries, including fractures, deep tissue damage, and sometimes even fatalities, as per the Utah State Hospital Discharge Database. Understanding these common types of dog bites and the associated statistics can help shed light on the prevalence of these incidents in Utah and the need for legal assistance, which Get Brett® is dedicated to providing.

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Dog Bite Victims in Utah

Like many other states, Utah has a dog bite statute. U.C.A. § 1953 18-1-1 provides that “every person owning or keeping a dog is liable in damages for injury committed by the dog,” even if the owner of the dog did not know or have reason to know the dog was dangerous or might bite someone. This is a strict liability law, meaning that dog owner’s are responsible for the injuries their dogs cause, even if their dog has never bit anyone before. Under Utah law, every dog owner is responsible for any injuries that their dog causes. Utah does not make a distinction between dogs that are vicious and mischievous, whether the dog owner knows that the dog is vicious or mischievous.

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One of the biggest differences between the Get Brett® law firm and other law firms is that we are trial lawyers. This means that our personal injury lawyers are not afraid to take a case to trial if necessary. While many lawyers are comfortable settling out of court, our attorneys are always prepared to go to trial if it means getting our clients the compensation they deserve.

This approach has resulted in some impressive settlements for our clients, including a $20,000,000 settlement in an electrocution case resulting in traumatic brain injury, A $15,000,000 settlement for an industrial accident and a $5,000,000 settlement for a wrongful death vehicle accident as well as numerous other multi-million dollar settlements in cases involving wrongful death, medical malpractice, and personal injury.

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