Upper Marlboro Dog Bite Claim Attorneys

Southern Maryland Animal Attack Lawsuit Lawyers

In Maryland, property owners are legally responsible if someone is injured due to an unsafe or hazardous condition that the property owner knew of and could have repaired or warned of but failed to do so. Similarly, owners of dogs known to be dangerous may be held legally liable if their dogs bite or attack.

Maryland follows a rule known as the "one-bite rule." In its most basic form, this rule means that Maryland dog owners ordinarily will not be held legally responsible when their dogs bite someone if they had no reason to know their dogs were dangerous.

However, interpretation and application of Maryland's laws regarding responsibility for dog bite injury and other animal attacks is more complicated than that basic statement of the law. If you or a family member has suffered serious injury after being bitten or attacked by a dog or other animal, consult a knowledgeable personal injury attorney who can explain your legal rights and options.

AV-rated attorneys who have handled dozens of dog bite injury cases

Founded in 1920, Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher is the oldest established law firm in Prince George's County. Collectively, our lawyers have more than 245 years of legal experience, and we have tried hundreds of personal injury cases to jury verdicts. Several of our personal injury attorneys have an AV Rating and/or have been included in the Maryland Super Lawyers lists.

Attorney William N. Zifchak, a partner at SCB, has handled more than 50 cases involving dog bite injury. This experienced Upper Marlboro dog bite lawyer has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in dog bite litigation — and understands the issues at stake from both perspectives.

Free consultation and claim evaluation

To schedule a free consultation with an Upper Marlboro dog bite lawyer at Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher, call 301-627-5500 or contact us online. We serve clients throughout Maryland from offices in Upper Marlboro and La Plata.

Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher
Prince George's County, Maryland

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