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Iowa Dog Bite Law: Liability for Injuries

Liability for injuries caused by a dog bite attack is addressed in the Iowa dog bite law. To understand how it may impact your claim, you should consult with an Ames dog bite lawyer.

According to the Iowa dog bite law, a dog owner is held liable when the dog has bitten or attacked an individual. However, an owner also can be held liable if an individual is otherwise injured during an attempt to escape a dog from biting or attacking.

An example would be someone riding a bike and being chased by a dog that is attempting to attack. If, in the attempt to get away from the dog, the cyclist was to crash into a building and suffer injuries, the dog owner could be held liable.

On the other hand, a dog owner wouldn't be liable for an individual's dog bite injuries if the victim were committing an unlawful act. For instance, if there was an attempt to break into a home, and an individual trespassed on the property, the owner wouldn't be held liable.

When you've been seriously injured in a dog bite attack, you may have to undergo extensive medical treatment. Know that you could be entitled to compensation.

If you're facing expensive scar revision surgery as a result of a dog bite attack, then you should seek help from an Ames dog bite lawyer. He or she can explain how the Iowa dog bite law may affect your case. 

Contacting an Ames Dog Bite Lawyer

The Ames dog bite lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. That's why we provide this FREE book; Iowa Consumer's Guide to Dog Bites. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa dog bite claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation. Call 1-800-707-2552 to order your free accident book today. Call 1-515-440-2852 for immediate legal assistance.