About five million people are bitten, attacked, or mauled by dogs every year in the United States. Nearly one million of these people have to visit a doctor or go to an emergency room to receive medical care for their injuries. About 60% of all seriously injured dog bite victims are children. About 20 people die in this country every year from their dog bite injuries. Contrary to popular belief, many dogs from different breeds are capable of seriously injuring or killing a human being.

In Pennsylvania, dog bite injury victims are legally entitled to hold a dog’s owner responsible for their injuries. Our Philadelphia-based attorneys at Reiff & Bily can help you file a dog bite lawsuit against the negligent party. We have (http://www.reiffandbily.com) researched and handled thousands of injury cases since 1979.

Pennsylvania dog owners are legally obligated to restrain or control their dogs to make sure that the public is safe from harm. If a dog is not on a leash, was not properly secured on the owner’s premises, or the dog owner knew that his or her dog was prone to violence yet didn’t take the proper safety measures to prevent someone from being bitten, mauled, or killed, the owner can be held financially liable by a Pennsylvania court.

As the victim of a dog bite or dog mauling in Pennsylvania you may be able to claim financial compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income, and other related expenses. We have successfully handled some of the most challenging dog injury cases in Pennsylvania for clients with very serious injuries, including physical disfigurement, broken bones, severed limbs, facial injuries, and wrongful death. We have the knowledge, dedication, skills, and compassion to work with you.

If you are injured by a dog, if necessary call your doctor.  Wash the wound gently with soap and water and apply pressure with a clean towel to the injured part to stop the bleeding.  Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.

The Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Reiff and Bily work on a contingent fee basis, charging a small percentage of the recovery in a matter or case.  We do not get paid unless there is a successful recovery.  We have handled thousands of personal injury cases and have successfully recovered in excess of $150 million dollars on behalf of our clients from our opponents for physical injuries and emotional damages.

To schedule your free consultation with an experienced Reiff & Bily Philadelphia, Pennsylvania dog bite injury attorney, call (800) 421-9595 or contact us online.