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Dog Bites Lawyer in Wilton, CT

If you or a loved one was attacked by a dog of any kind in any manner, and the attack caused serious injury, call Buckley, Wynne & Parese Law Firm at 1-800-445-2278 today to talk with one of our Wilton dog bite lawyers.

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Dog Bites Attorney in Wilton, CT

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“Each day about 1,000 U.S. citizens require emergency care treatment for serious dog bite injuries. Annually, about 9,500 citizens are hospitalized due to dog bite injuries.”

Source: American Veterinary Medical Association

Center for Disease Control’s Facts and Findings on Dog Bites

  • Approximately 4.7 million Dog Bites Occur in the United States Each Year
  • Half of those Injured by Dog Bites Each Year Are Children
  • Roughly 800,000 of Dog Bites Require Medical Care
  • Nearly 1 in 5 Dog Bites Become Infected
  • Dog Bite Injuries Occur Most Commonly to the Arm/Hand (45.3%), Leg/Foot (25.8%), and Head/Neck (22.8%)

Connecticut Dog and Leash Laws

The State of Connecticut is considered a strict liability state which holds a dog owner or “keeper” to be liable and responsible if his/her dog causes injury or harm to an individual. Claims involving dog bites and attacks can be complicated. The attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese will help prove the liable party’s ownership, that you weren’t trespassing and that you were not provoking the dog.

Under Connecticut law, a dog owner is not mandated to keep a dog on a leash at all times, however, it is unlawful to allow the dog to run uncontrolled while at large. Be sure to check your town’s ordinances for its respective leash laws.

Be a Responsible Dog Owner

Here at Buckley Wynne & Parese, we understand the importance of having dogs and other pets in our lives and homes. Here are some of the BWP’s teams dogs –

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In addition to meeting your dog’s primary needs, and in order to ensure the safety of others, we encourage you to do the following:

  • Socialize your Dog- know how it reacts with other animals and people
  • Be Cautious when Exposing your Dog to New Situations
  • Be Sure to License your Dog
  • Ensure your Dog is Vaccinated
  • Train your Dog
  • Keep your Dog Secured
  • Provide Proper Supervision

How Buckley Wynne & Parese Can Help You and Your Family

The losses from injuries and damages sustained in a dog bite in Wilton are often traumatizing and catastrophic, especially to children. It is imperative that you contact us as soon as possible. Below are some areas in which we can help you and your family recover.

  • Medical and Financial Costs and Burdens
  • Lost Wages and Impaired Earnings
  • Non-Economic Damages which includes pain and anguish and mental suffering
  • Out of Pocket or Miscellaneous Expenses

Contact Buckley Wynne & Parese, your Wilton CT Dog Bites Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite or attack in Wilton, call us today. For over 140 years, the attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese have been fully dedicated to assisting families whom were injured by a dog bite or attack. as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing and negligence.

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