What Should I Do if I Was Bitten by a Cane Corso?

If you were bitten by a Cane Corso, do not delay–treat the wound immediately. Dog bites present a risk of infection, so use mild soap and water to disinfect the injury before covering it with clean gauze. You should also get medical treatment now.

Additionally, you should get contact information for the dog’s owner and witnesses who may have seen the dog bite or attack. This should include their name, address, phone number, and other details. We encourage you to get this information and key evidence soon after the incident, as it can be hard to find both over time.

You can review your financial recovery options with an Austin dog bite injury lawyer from Zinda Law Group. We can help you, even if you don’t have the contact information. We can also gather key evidence for your potential case and hold the liable party responsible for your expenses. 

You Can Seek Compensation After a Cane Corso Bite 

Healing from a Cane Corso bite can be a stressful and emotionally trying experience. It can also be an expensive one when you have medical bills to pay and missed income from taking time off to recover. Working with our canine bite attorney ensures you have the legal and emotional support to move forward.

Cane Corsos are muscular in stature and known for their strength, endurance, and protective nature, making them useful for hunting, farm work, and guard dog duties. These dogs, however, are not predictable and can show aggression for any reason. If you believe negligence caused or led a Cane Corso to injure you, we can determine who’s to blame for the dog bite and determine if you can seek damages.

Why Hire a Canine Bite Lawyer After a Cane Corso Injury?

It’s difficult to manage your case when you are in the hospital or at home recovering from an attack. This does not mean you should pass up an opportunity to make your case for compensatory damages to an insurance company or a court defendant.

An attorney who handles dog bite injury cases will advocate for you and:

• Listen to your account of what happened to understand your perspective
• Investigate the incident and collect evidence that supports your claims (e.g., witness testimony, video footage, 
• Assess liability and list parties who could be assigned blame for the injury  
• Review your losses to determine your case’s value
• Lead talks with insurance companies for a settlement that covers your damages
• File a lawsuit if we cannot resolve your case outside of court
• Prepare your case for trial and seek monetary awards in court if necessary 
• Explain all applicable laws and answer your questions and concerns
• Provide case updates regularly

You should look for legal representation who listens to your concerns, understands your case’s challenges, and develops a strategy that puts you first and recovers compensation that helps you get back on your feet.

Damages You Could Recover for a Dog Bite Injury

If you suffered any loss after being bitten by a Cane Corso, you deserve an opportunity to pursue compensatory damages. 

Typical damages that compensate victims for the effects of a dog bite include:

• Medical expensesYou could recover current and future medical costs for dog bite treatment, including emergency room care, surgeries, medicines, and rehabilitation therapy (e.g., physical therapy)
• Lost income and lost potential earnings: Liable parties may owe you the income lost due to time off work for recovery or medical treatment. You could include potential future earnings loss if the injury changes your ability to work.
• Pain and suffering: Dog bite attacks can be traumatic and affect a person’s mental and emotional health long after the attack. You could be awarded financial awards for the fear, physical pain, and emotional distress you suffered from the bite.
• Property damage: These damages cover your personal property that was damaged or destroyed during the incident, such as clothing, a cell phone, or eyeglasses.
• Wrongful death damages: If a loved one suffered fatal dog bite injuries, eligible family members could recover losses, such as the decedent’s medical bills and funeral and burial costs. Our Austin wrongful death lawyer can explain how these lawsuits work during a free consultation.
• Punitive damages: Although courts and juries rarely award, you might recover punitive damages if the dog owner’s or the liable party’s actions were especially reckless or malicious. Punitive damages aim to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior in the future.

Our attorney will seek maximum compensation for you and protect you from settlement offers that do not meet your needs.

Dog Bite Laws and Liability

After a Cane Corso bites you, you must consider the dog bite laws where you live as they determine if and when you can sue for a dog bite injury. Our attorney can review the laws in your area and explain how you can proceed with a negligence case.

‘One Bite’ Rule

Some states, such as Texas, abide by a “one-bite” rule. One-bite rules can be challenging to understand, particularly because they mean different things in different jurisdictions. It does not mean dog owners get one “free bite” before they can be held liable. Owners don’t get a pass for the first time their animal bites someone. Instead, it means that a dog with a history of aggression makes it more likely that the owner either knew or should have known that their dog was dangerous.

In Texas,  owners can be liable for the harm their pet causes if they knew or had reason to believe their dogs had bitten someone before or shown aggressive tendencies, or ift the owner failed to use reasonable care to prevent the dog from biting or hurting others.

Strict Liability

Some states follow strict liability laws, which automatically place responsibility on the owner for any harm their dog causes. It does not matter if they were aware of the dog’s previous aggressive behavior or tendency to be a danger to others.

The burden of proof is lower for plaintiffs in these cases, so they do not have to prove fault or negligence. They only must prove the owner’s dog harmed them and that this harm directly caused their injuries and related losses.

Call Us for Legal Help After a Cane Corso Dog Bite Injury 

You can come to Zinda Law Group for legal representation after a Cane Corso bite incident. Our lawyers understand how such an injury can disrupt your life.

We can help you work through this difficult situation and review your options for recovery during a free case evaluation. Get in touch with us today.