Dog Bite Attack Lawsuit Loans

Dog Bite Attack Lawsuit Loans Overview

They call dogs a man’s best friend—most of the time, that’s probably true.

In the United States alone, there are around 80 million pet dogs, with New York estimating 600,000 dog owners. Put another way, almost half of the homes in America have dogs. That’s a pretty startling number.

When you consider that dogs are descendants of wolves—animals not known for their patience with humans—it’s no surprise that you read stories of dogs attacking people, resulting in a large number of dog bite victims.

A recent study estimated that dog bite attacks affect more than 1% of the American population every year, or 4.5 million people. About 16% of these people need some kind of treatment, and about half of those are rushed to the hospital. In fact, in 2015, more than 28,000 victims required surgery because of dog bites.

That’s not to say all dogs are dangerous, but they certainly can be. Sometimes the harm caused by a dog bite is so severe that the victim will file a dog bite injury lawsuit. Uplift is a lawsuit funding company that provides no-risk dog bite attack lawsuit settlement loans.

If you’re injured and out of work as a result of a dog attack, Uplift can help. Apply online for legal funding or give us a call at (800) 385-3660. We are experienced in handling dog bite personal injury claims. Therefore, we won’t leave you in the dark about your lawsuit funding. We will make sure to keep you updated on your claim.

Liability

After sustaining a dog bite injury, you need to know whether the dog owner can be held accountable. This is also important for legal funding, as proof of liability is always essential. We have listed some of the key liability factors regarding dog attacks:

One bite laws

Liability can be placed on the dog owner if the owner was aware that the dog would bite someone. These laws are named as such because if a dog bites someone once, it is likely to bite again. To establish liability, the plaintiff must prove that the owner knew the dog had a propensity to bite.

Dog bite statutes

Liability is generally placed on the dog owner if the dog destroys property or harms an individual. However, if the owner can prove that the dog was provoked, they may be relieved of all liability.

Negligence laws

If an owner is found to be careless and an injury occurs, they can be held accountable. Even if the dog is friendly and hurts someone out of excitement, the injured individual may be entitled to compensation.

Dog bite liability by state

Here are the dog bite laws in several states:

California

In California, a dog bite victim may sue if they have express or implied permission to be on the dog owner’s property. If in public, an individual can sue if the dog attacked unprovoked.

New York

In New York, an individual is liable if a ‘dangerous dog’ causes an injury to a person, livestock, or another person’s animal. A dangerous dog is defined as one that:

attacks and injures or kills an individual or animal without reason, or behaves in a way that a reasonable person would view as a threat.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania law states that the dog in question must be deemed a dangerous dog for the bite victim to seek compensation. A dangerous dog is defined as one that has:

• Inflicted severe injury on a human on either private or public property
• Killed or harmed a companion animal without provocation
• Attacked a human without provocation
• Been used in the commission of a crime

Texas

If an animal harms a person or companion animal without provocation, the owner is at fault.

Georgia

In Georgia, the dog must be perceived as ‘dangerous’ by a reasonable person and be left at large due to a careless owner.

Florida

In Florida, an owner can be held liable for a dog bite even if the dog was not considered ‘dangerous’ beforehand. The victim must prove that the animal attacked unprovoked.

Dog bite injuries

It’s easy to forget that dogs have extremely sharp, deadly teeth. These teeth can cause severe damage, especially to children and senior citizens. Here are just a few of the injuries dog bite victims may suffer as a result of an attack:

• Broken bones
• Fractures
• Lacerations
• Death (most frequently in children)
• Nerve damage
• Head injuries
• Scarring

Dog bite lawsuit loans

There are avenues available to put plaintiffs on an even playing field with insurance companies, even if they don’t have rich relatives who can loan them money. No matter what, the insurance company will most likely be able to string the case along for a while before you ever see a courtroom. Lawsuit funding companies provide cash advances to dog bite victims to make sure you can see the case through to the end and get your rightful award. To be considered for lawsuit funding, you need to fulfill the following criteria:

• You have an attorney handling your case.
• You are an adult (18 years or older).
• There must be documentation proving your injury resulted from a dog attack, strict liability, and the dog owner’s insurance coverage (we obtain this from your attorney).

It is best that, prior to receiving legal funding, you have received maximum medical treatment for the bite. It may seem like you have medical bills piling up, but that does not have to be the case. Your attorney can submit a letter of protection for those medical bills, and your claim will generally be worth more. This is similar to the legal advice your lawyer will provide.

Attorneys realize that their clients can sometimes be in a financial bind, and they are often extremely helpful with the process. Once we receive the required case documents from your attorney, we can make a funding decision in as little as one business day. If approved, you can receive your funds as soon as the same day. That means pre-settlement money in your pocket very quickly.

How much is my dog bite case worth?

Similar to a car accident, there is a range of values for any dog bite case. Any possible award depends on a number of factors:

• The severity of the victim’s injuries
• The type of treatment the plaintiff received for the personal injury (therapy, surgery, etc.)
• The location of the incident
• The dog owner’s insurance coverage

There are other factors as well, but these are the main ones. Many dog attack cases settle for relatively small amounts because the injuries tend to be superficial. However, severe cases can even result in wrongful death. Some cases settle in the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. It’s not unheard of for severe dog bite cases to settle in the six-figure range.

The dog bite legal funding amount you qualify for depends on the estimated value of your personal injury case. The more your case is worth, the more lawsuit funding we can grant you. This is because we generally advance up to 20% of your potential personal injury settlement. If you expect a higher settlement, you can receive a larger amount of legal funding.

How long will my dog bite case take to settle?

Here’s where the insurance company has the upper hand. In almost every lawsuit, the insurance company has more money available than the plaintiff seeking justice for a dog attack. Insurance companies use that knowledge to try to drag out the case. By extending the lawsuit, they hope that the plaintiff will need money so badly that they’ll accept a low offer just to resolve the case.

It is common for dog bite cases to take years to settle. Some victims, especially those who need surgery because of their injuries, lose time from work, which means a loss of income. Our litigation loans give you the option to continue your case until you are happy with the award. There is no reason why you should settle for less than you deserve. Receiving lawsuit funding is a quick and easy option for your dog bite injury claim.

Why choose Uplift for dog bite attack pre-settlement funding?

Just like different restaurants serve different kinds of food, lawsuit loan companies don’t all specialize in the same case types. At Uplift, we have underwriters who are familiar with dog bite lawsuits and can evaluate them quickly, resulting in settlement loans to keep you afloat while you argue your case. We also keep each client in the loop every day so they know where their application stands. Better yet, we offer some of the best rates in the lawsuit funding business.

To find out more about dog bite lawsuit settlement loans, apply online or give us a call at (800) 385-3660. Once we receive your case documents from your attorney, we can make a decision in as little as 24 hours. If approved, you can receive your funds as soon as the same day.