Skilled Honolulu-Based Dog Bite and Animal Attack Attorneys

In addition to causing emotional and psychological trauma, dog bites and animal attacks can cause disease, serious personal injury, and even death. According to the Center for Disease Control, there were 452,427 victims of non-fatal dog bites in 2000 alone. If you have fallen victim to an animal attack, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Since time limits and issues of liability can affect your settlement, it is important that you contact an experienced lawyer immediately to sort through the legal ramifications of your case. The Honolulu-based dog bite and animal attack attorneys at Leavitt Yamane & Soldner are skilled at negotiating settlements for animal attack victims throughout Hawaii.

• Dog Bite and Animal Attack Law
• Animal Attack Statute of Limitations in Hawaii
• Damages in an Animal Attack Lawsuit
• How Our Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help
• Larger Settlement Amounts
• Contact Us

Dog Bite and Animal Attack Law

In Honolulu and elsewhere in Hawaii, dog bite and animal attack victims that have enlisted attorneys can file a claim for the animal’s first attack. The animal’s owner or keeper, the parents of an injured child, and possibly the owner of the property where the attack occurred can face liability laws. Most states, including Hawaii, have “dog bite laws” that hold owners strictly liable for injuries whether or not the owner was actually at fault. Property owners must exercise reasonable care to control pets or give warning about animals known to be on their property.

Animal Attack Statute of Limitations in Hawaii

Animal attack cases have a specific statute of limitations in each state. In Hawaii, you have two years after the attack to file a claim in court; however, the statute is only six months in the city and county of Honolulu. When a dog bite or animal attack causes injury or death, the attorneys at Leavitt Yamane & Soldner can help you meet the appropriate time limitations for your area.

Damages in an Animal Attack Lawsuit

Damages awarded in an animal attack case can cover your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. You may receive punitive damages for the defendant’s reckless or intentional conduct. You may also be eligible for workers' compensation for lost work time due to your injuries. If your pet was injured or killed, you may receive recompense for the costs of replacing your pet, registration and licensing fees, veterinary bills, and training.

How Our Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help

The attorneys at Leavitt Yamane & Soldner will provide expert legal counsel to determine whether you have a case, help you meet the statute of limitations, and devise a litigation strategy. Our skilled lawyers have the expertise to settle your claim effectively, often without having to go to court. Your attorney will research the animal’s history, provide key information to insurance adjusters, and obtain employment information crucial to recovering lost wages. By hiring our Honolulu dog bite and animal attack attorneys, you will enjoy greater peace of mind in knowing your interests are upheld throughout the litigation process.

Larger Settlement Amounts

Since we understand state laws and local statutes for all the Hawaiian Islands, hiring our Honolulu-based attorneys may help increase the settlement amount you potentially receive. While insurance adjusters often keep 80 to 90 percent of a settlement, your attorney will keep only a small percentage, allowing more of the settlement to go to you. Our lawyers work on a contingency basis, charging you nothing unless your case is settled. In addition, your lawyer will negotiate alternate payment plans with insurance companies and additional third parties that would otherwise take their payments from your settlement.

Contact Us

In Honolulu and throughout Hawaii, dog bite and animal attack victims need skilled attorneys to help pursue compensation for their injuries. The lawyers at Leavitt Yamane & Soldner have years of expertise to fight for your case. Contact our office for more information.

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