Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

Birmingham Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

Vicious dogs are an extremely serious and growing problem in many communities in Alabama. Animals (most often dogs) that have not been properly restrained are a hazard to the health and safety of people who come in contact with them, including delivery people, mail carriers, and children. This has led many towns and cities to enact leash laws that require owners to keep their dogs on a leash in public.

Children are the most frequent victims of animal attacks: 60% of dog bite victims are small children. They are also the victims most likely to suffer fatal injuries. If the child dog bite victim survives, he or she is often left with debilitating scars and disfigurement.

Any dog bite is serious. Puncture wounds easily become infected, leading to permanent scars. Because of the depth of the wound, it can cause nerve damage and long-term loss of feeling or function.

Many Alabama communities have leash laws requiring owners to leash their dogs.   At the Birmingham law firm of Feldman & Lehane, LLC, our dog bite attorneys represent people who have been attacked by dogs while riding their bike, running or walking, or delivering packages or mail. We are dedicated to ensuring our clients obtain the compensation they are due, and that dangerous dogs are not free to attack again.

In a recent case we handled, a UPS delivery man suffered serious dog bite injuries from a dog that had bitten a FedEx driver just the month before! The dog owner MUST be held accountable for negligence so unnecessary injuries do not happen again. The next time, a child could be injured.

If you have been the victim of an animal attack or a dog has bitten children, contact our Birmingham injury attorneys at 205-453-1520. Your initial consultation is free.

Alabama Dog Bite Laws

In Alabama, as in every state, the dog owner is responsible for the actions of his or her dog and can be sued for injuries caused by the dog. Current Alabama dog bite law allows the dog to bite only once without serious consequences. The owner must pay for damages, but the dog will not be destroyed, unless it is a known vicious breed (such as pit bulls).

Our goal at Feldman & Lehane is to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you need to recover from your injuries. We prepare every animal attack case with the thoroughness required to take it to trial. This puts us in the strongest position to negotiate with an insurance company.

For skillful and dedicated representation in court or in negotiations, contact the personal injury lawyers at Feldman & Lehane, LLC, at 205-453-1520 or call toll-free 866-503-1881.

Free initial consultation.
Evening and weekend appointments available.
No fee unless you win.

Feldman & Lehane, LLC

Black Diamond Building ● 2229 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-453-1520 ● Fax: (205) 241-9670
Call Toll Free: 866-503-1881 ● Email