A dog attack can cause painful wounds, permanent scarring, and lasting emotional trauma — especially for children. Colorado law provides strong protections for bite victims. Injury Claim Team connects those injured by dogs with attorneys who pursue full compensation from owners and their insurers.
Dog Bites Claims in Colorado
Colorado has a strict liability statute for serious dog bite injuries: a dog owner can be held liable for bodily injury caused by their dog, even without prior knowledge that the dog was dangerous, when the victim was lawfully on public or private property. This is a powerful advantage for victims. Homeowner's or renter's insurance often covers these claims.
No fee unless we win: Our network attorneys handle dog bites cases on contingency. You pay nothing unless they recover compensation for you, and the case review is always free.
Common Causes of Dog Bites Injuries
Many dog bites cases share recurring causes. Identifying exactly what went wrong — and who is responsible — is the foundation of a strong claim:
- Owners failing to leash or restrain dogs
- Dogs with a history of aggression
- Inadequate fencing and containment
- Owners ignoring local leash laws
- Provocation by neglect or abuse of the animal
- Unsupervised dogs around children
- Dogs running loose in neighborhoods
- Failure to warn visitors of a dangerous dog
Compensation You May Recover
Every case is different, but injured Coloradans pursuing dog bites claims may be entitled to compensation for emergency and reconstructive medical care, scar revision surgery, rabies and infection treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and compensation for emotional trauma and disfigurement. The right attorney makes sure every category of loss is documented and pursued.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured people with experienced, independent Colorado personal injury attorneys who handle dog bites cases. We match your situation to a qualified attorney, there is never a cost to talk with us, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency. Call 973-566-5599 or request a free review and a specialist will reach out to you within the hour.
Why Act Quickly
Colorado law limits how long you have to file a claim, and evidence disappears fast — skid marks fade, surveillance footage is overwritten, and witnesses move on. The sooner you connect with an attorney, the more they can do to protect your rights and build your case. There is no downside to a free consultation, and no obligation.
Dog Bites Frequently Asked Questions
For serious bodily injury, yes. Colorado's statute allows recovery for bodily injury caused by a dog even if the owner had no prior knowledge the dog was dangerous, when the victim was lawfully present.
Often the owner's homeowner's or renter's insurance policy covers dog bite injuries.
Children are frequent and especially vulnerable victims. Claims on behalf of a minor have special procedures an attorney can handle.
Nothing upfront — our network attorneys only get paid if they win.