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IndianaDog Bites Lawyers in Elkhart County, Indiana

Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.


Under Elkhart County, Indiana common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.


In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.


Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.


Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Elkhart County, Indiana might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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Laura L Ezzell

Laura L Ezzell
Chester Law Office
230 N. Main St. Suite 2
Elkhart, IN 46516
Laura L Ezzell is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Douglas A Mulvaney

Douglas A Mulvaney
Stutsman & Mulvaney
1300 Cassopolis St. P.O. Box 1337
Elkhart, IN 46515
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Jonathan W Slagh

Jonathan W Slagh
Stutsman, Mulvaney & DeBoer
1300 Cassopolis St. PO Box 1337
Elkhart, IN 46515
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Edward J Chester

Edward J Chester
Chester Law Office
230 N. Main Street Suite 2
Elkhart, IN 46515
Edward J Chester is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Michael F DeBoni

Michael F DeBoni
130 North Main P.O. Box 575
Goshen, IN 46526
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John D Ulmer

John D Ulmer
Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham
130 N. Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526
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