Minneapolis Dog Bite Lawyer

Injured in a Dog Attack? Call (612) 444-5020 a FREE Case Review!

If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a dog bite or attack in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere in the state, you may have the right to pursue compensation for your damages. Minnesota law protects your right as an injured victim, and our legal team at Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A. is prepared to use our decades of experience and extensive resources to your benefit during the personal injury claim process.

Have you or your loved one suffered from any of the following as a result of a dog bite?

• Physical, emotional, or personal trauma
• Any type of physical scar
• Any type of wound

Do you want to know all of your rights to compensation for the dog bite and your resulting damages? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, contact us for a FREE review. Our dog bite attorneys serve clients throughout Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area.

Why Choose Our Team?

• We’ve been named to the prestigious list of Super Lawyers® for 10+ years
• Our firm has fought for Twin City residents since 1983
• We have successfully handled hundreds of trials in Minnesota
• We’re available to help YOU days, nights, and weekends

Understanding Minnesota’s Dog Bite Law

Minnesota’s dog bite law is very beneficial to dog bite victims. It specifically makes the owner or caretaker of the dog liable (meaning financially responsible) for almost any bite that occurs. Additionally, dogs are not given a first free bite in Minnesota, which means that the owner is liable to compensate the victim even if this was the first time their dog bit someone.

Minnesota’s dog bite law – Minnesota Statutes § 347.22 – states that dog owners are liable for the full amount of damages incurred by injured victims if:

• A dog attacks or injures a person without being provoked, and
• The person was acting peaceably in a place where they were lawfully permitted.

The dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance will usually cover the losses regardless of whether the bite happened in a home, condo/apartment, yard, park, sidewalk, or on the street. Even if the dog owner is a friend or relative of the victim, homeowners or renters insurance will usually bear the cost for compensating the victim. Remember, the law protects victims’ rights.

Speak With a Dog Bite Attorney in Minneapolis During a Free Consultation

Protecting your right to financial compensation after a dog attack is crucial to your health and your financial wellbeing. At Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A., our lawyers are passionate about helping injured victims and their loved ones navigate the legal system and recover compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Call one of our experienced attorneys for your free consultation at (612) 444-5020.