Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Dog bites and animal attacks are the source of many serious, often life-changing injuries in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

According to The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year in the U.S.A. Over 800,000 require medical attention and the most common victims are children.

Many of these injuries involve severe facial and limb injuries and require extensive and expensive long-term care and treatment. Many victims can require reconstructive surgery.

Under Pennsylvania personal injury law, dog bite and animal attack victims have rights and avenues for seeking compensation for their injuries.

We Can Help

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we have helped those who have suffered serious dog bites and animal injuries get the compensation they need and deserve. Our team of compassionate lawyers and paralegals will handle all the details so you can focus on your recovery or the recovery of your loved one.

Lenahan & Dempsey Are Dog Bite & Animal Attack Lawyers

We are proud of the credentials we bring to fight for your rights.

Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating). Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).

Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426. Call us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

Dog and Animal Owners Have A Legal Responsibility For Injuries

Under Pennsylvania civil law, animal owners are responsible for the harm caused by their animals, regardless of whether the pet has shown previous aggressive behavior.

As a victim of an animal attack, you do not need to prove negligence on the part of the owner to seek compensation.

Compensation for Dog Bite / Animal Attack Injuries

Victims of dog bites in Pennsylvania may be entitled to compensation for:

* Medical expenses
* Lost wages
* Scarring or disfigurement
* Pain and suffering
* Loss of enjoyment of life
* And more

Animal Attacks Can Mean More Than Dogs

While dog bites are the most common form of animal attacks, other animals can also cause harm to individuals. Owners of cats, livestock, or exotic pets may also be held liable for injuries caused by their animals.

Call Us

Call us immediately after any serious dog bite or animal attack. We will get to work immediately gathering the information needed to get you the compensation you deserve.

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.