Do i have a personal injury case for a dog bite and how much could i get?

You might. Make an appointment to see me but I need to know how it was that you were bitten. Just being bitten by itself is not necessarily a liability case.

Was this in your house? How did dog get into your house? Do you have evidence that the dog had bitten anyone before you? You may have a case, but these are just a few of the questions that must be answered before you can get an answer.

Hard to tell with the facts you have given. Whose dog, where were you when you were bit, and where was the dog?

You may have a case, much more information would be required before an opinion can be formed.

What are you saying??? Where were you? Where was the dog? Whose dog?

Yes.

YES.

Assuming you were not trespassing and did not provoke the dog into biting you then you do have a case against the dog's owner. I cannot answer your question about how much your case is worth without a lot more information. A person is entitled to be "compensated", that is, "made whole" for the injuries you sustained by the dog bite. You would be entitled to money for your medical expenses and any lost wages. These items are easy to calculate. You are also entitled to money for pain, suffering and if you are left with any permanent scarring. These items are what makes each case different and there is no "magic" formula to determine their value. Attorneys who have handled dog bite cases should know the general ranges of what cases such as yours settle for as well as what juries typically award. I would suggest you talk to a personal injury attorney about your case. Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation so it will not cost you anything to learn more about your rights and what your case might be worth. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

I can't determine if you have a case against the dog's owner because you've shared no facts about how the incident occurred that led to your being bit.

Yes. You may. Get a lawyer.

YES. Couple thousands of dollars.

You can sue a dog owner ONLY if you prove the dog has a vicious propensity, that is he has earned a reputation for attacking people

Your stated facts are insufficient to determine and place possible negligence and liability on anyone. However, you should consult with a lawyer who handles dog bites and other accident or personal injury cases for specific legal asdvice and assistance.

The dog owners can be held liable if it can be shown that the dogs were vicious; that they bit or threatened someone before or were known to be difficult to control or of a mean temperment. Assessment of an appropriate settlement requires detailed analysis of liability and damages, including application of legal principles, evidenciary factors, medical documentation and experience in your jurisdiction as to likely range of prospective jury awards. You state that you don't know how long it will take to recover or how much your medical bills will be, so it is way too soon to make any kind of assessment as to potential settlement value. Even then, in order to evaluate a case properly a lawyer needs to personally review all of the medical records, incident reports, witness statements if any, photographs of the injury and residual scars, meet the injury victim and view the scar. Short of that, any evaluation of a case is of no value.

It's very possible. Go see an attorney immediately. You'll need to prove that the dog owner or harborer had knowledge, or should have had knowledge, of the dogs vicious propensities - i.e. that the dog was dangerous in some way.

Probably yes. No way to have any sense of the value without knowing the details of what happened, including why you had another person's dog in your house overnight, what you knew about the dog beforehand, whether the dog had a history of attacking people, etc.

Quite probably, there is a lot of information you have not provided - where was the dog, was it on a leash, did you approach the dog, etc. These may be factors in whether or not you 'provoked' the dog into attacking you. Similarly, whether or not the dog has a history of violence will be important. If you were simply attacked by a dog that was running free and you can establish the identity of the dog's owner AND if the dog's owner has enough money or insurance sufficient to pay for the damages, you could have a good case. I'd suggest contacting a lawyer and letting them figure it out for you. You should just focus on and document your recovery.

Yes , if a dog bites you, the owner is liable. If the owner has no homeowners insurance, then you might get nothing. If there is insurance, what you can get depends on how severe your injury is.

Yes, you certainly do. Dog bites are strict liability in Michigan.

Yes you have a case, please notify the insurance.

Yes you have a case against the dog owner, so long as you were not trespassing on his property when bitten. I recommend that you get a free consultation from a personal injury attorney that has handled dog bites before. I have handled several and the range of recovery has been $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the severity and the medical bills incurred.

Unless you were breaking into the dog's home, you have a case.

Yes you do, you just have to hope the dog's owner has liability insurance.

Yes, you have a claim against the owners of the animal.

Absolutely, dog bites are now strict liability cases, meaning you as the injured party have no obligation to prove that the dog owner knew about the dogs dangerous propensities. Only need to prove who owned the dog and that the dog bit you. Then the issue is how severe are your injuries, what treatment did you receive, and as result what are your general damages, which is the pain and suffering associated with your injuries. Until you have completed treating for your injuries and know the treatment outcome, difficult to evaluate what your case is worth.