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IowaDog Bites Lawyers in Polk County, Iowa

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 Polk County, Iowa 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 Polk County, Iowa might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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Rick L Olson

Rick L Olson
2635 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
Rick L Olson is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Steven Charles Reed

Steven Charles Reed
1741 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Steven Charles Reed is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Philip F Miller

Philip F Miller
808 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Philip F Miller is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Tom Whitney

Tom Whitney
666 Grand Ave. Suite 1800
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tom Whitney is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Brent B Green

Brent B Green
400 Locust Street #380
Des Moines, IA 50309
Brent B Green is a Personal Injury and Alternative Dispute Resolution lawyer... read more >

George A Wilson

George A Wilson
100 East Grand Ave Suite 330
Des Moines, IA 50309
George A Wilson is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Patrick W Brick

Patrick W Brick
3900 Ingersoll Avenue #202
Des Moines, IA 50312
Patrick W Brick is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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