Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Even if injuries seem minor, get evaluated by a medical professional to document your condition, prevent infections, and address potential rabies exposure.
Injured in a dog bite or animal attack in Torrington, Litchfield, Winsted, or Harwinton? The Nicholas Law Firm’s experienced Connecticut personal injury attorneys help you navigate animal liability laws to secure justice.
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Annual dog bites in the United States.
800,000+
People requiring medical attention each year from dog bites.
50%
Of dog bite victims are children.
Protect your health and legal rights by following these steps immediately after a dog bite or animal attack.
Even if injuries seem minor, get evaluated by a medical professional to document your condition, prevent infections, and address potential rabies exposure.
Take photos of the injuries, the animal, the location, and gather witness contact information and details about the animal’s owner.
Notify local animal control or Connecticut authorities and file a report, including details of the animal, owner, and circumstances.
Do not post about the incident or discuss fault; these can be used against you in personal injury proceedings.
Reach out at (860) 489-1878 for a free consultation to build a strong claim within Connecticut’s 2-year statute of limitations.
The Nicholas Law Firm specializes in dog bite and animal attack claims across Northwest Connecticut, leveraging expertise in Connecticut animal liability laws to hold negligent owners accountable in areas like Torrington and throughout Litchfield County.
Our team has a strong track record in dog bite and animal attack claims throughout Northwest Connecticut, securing compensation for victims in Torrington, Avon, Goshen, and beyond.
We possess in-depth understanding of Connecticut’s dog bite and animal liability laws, ensuring robust legal strategies for your case in Northwest Connecticut.
Our attorneys skillfully handle cases involving dog bites and animal attacks, using evidence like animal history and witness statements to build compelling claims in Winsted and Torrington.
We operate on a contingency basis, meaning no upfront fees—you only pay if we win your dog bite or animal attack case in Northwest Connecticut.
Connecticut imposes strict liability on dog owners or keepers for injuries caused by their dogs, except in cases of trespassing or provocation, and our attorneys use this law to strengthen your case across Northwest Connecticut.
We fight to secure the compensation you deserve for injuries caused by dog bites and animal attacks in Northwest Connecticut, covering a range of damages.
Compensation for hospital bills, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, rabies treatments, and other medical costs resulting from injuries sustained in a dog bite or animal attack.
Damages for physical pain, emotional distress, scarring, and reduced quality of life caused by injuries from a dog bite or animal attack.
Recovery for income lost due to time off work, including past and future earnings impacted by injuries from a dog bite or animal attack.
Compensation for repair or replacement of clothing or other personal property damaged in the attack.
Seek medical attention immediately, even for minor injuries. Report the incident to local animal control, gather witness information, and take photos of the scene and injuries. Notify your insurer and avoid admitting fault.
Liability typically falls on the dog’s owner or keeper under Connecticut’s strict liability statute, unless exceptions like trespassing or provocation apply. A lawyer can help determine responsibility.
Provocation may reduce or bar your claim under Connecticut law, but you may still be eligible for compensation depending on the circumstances. A lawyer can assess your case to maximize recovery.
Compensation ranges from $10,000 to millions, depending on injury severity. It covers medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. A lawyer can provide a case-specific estimate.
We guide you through claims against negligent owners or keepers under Connecticut law.
Analyze reports, animal history, and scene evidence to determine liability under strict liability laws.
Collect medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony on animal behavior and liability.
Handle communications with insurance companies to avoid low settlements, considering Connecticut’s comparative negligence laws.
Ready to litigate if needed to secure fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
Pursue all available damages, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages, for your recovery.
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Proven Success in Securing Compensation
$1,333,672
Closed head injury with concussion and traumatic brain injury, improved with treatment over time; no surgery required.
$1,295,000
Motor vehicle accident resulting in a wrongful death claim, with compensation obtained for the estate and surviving family.
$1,100,000
Injured as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident, sustained multiple fractures requiring surgery, and made a strong recovery.
$1,000,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries, additional knee surgeries, and early retirement due to ongoing disability.
$900,000
Client’s workplace head trauma caused permanent damage, with settlement addressing long-term care needs.
$850,000
Passenger in a head-on collision, sustained fractures requiring surgeries and made a good recovery
$850,000
Decedent was passenger in motor vehicle that was struck by hit and run Defendant driver who fled the scene.
$840,000
Passengers injured by a DUI driver; bars notified. One required triple-level cervical fusion, the other sustained significant scarring.
$750,000
Motorcycle passenger accident resulting in wrongful death; policy limits fully recovered.
$688,000
Rear-end work truck accident causing neck and lower back injuries requiring lumbar fusion.
$680,000
Low back injury with multiple surgeries; received Social Security benefits before ultimately returning to work.
$629,569
Fully contested case involving a back injury from an accident; required surgeries, went to a formal hearing where we prevailed, and the client made a good recovery.
$610,000
Head injury with concussion, inner ear damage, memory issues, chest pain, lower back spasms, and multiple injuries to hip, knee, and broken ankle.
$593,000
Work-related knee injury requiring total knee arthroscopy, followed by infection and multiple corrective surgeries.
$575,000
Severe injuries to head, vision, back, shoulder, hip, and leg, causing constant pain and lasting daily limitations.
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