Oklahoma City Dog Bite Attorneys

Fighting for Dog Bite Victims

The aftermath of a dog bite can be overwhelming. You are likely dealing with painful injuries, expensive medical bills, and emotional trauma. You may be wondering how you can get fair compensation to cover these and other consequences. 

You don't have to face this difficult situation alone. At JJ Law, we understand the physical, financial, and emotional stress that comes with a dog attack, and we are here to help you feel informed, empowered, and valued during this difficult time. Our personal injury attorneys can review the details of your case and explain your rights and legal options. If you were not trespassing or provoking the animal, you likely have a claim against its owner, and we can work diligently to secure every dollar you deserve. We have recovered over $70 million for injury victims and are ready to put our over 30 years of combined experience to work for you. You don’t owe our firm any legal fees unless we help you get compensation.

Our Oklahoma City dog bite lawyers can walk you through your options in a free consultation, meet with you virtually, and answer phones 24/7, so don’t wait to call (888) 495-3339 or contact us online. Se habla español.

How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Dog Bite Claim in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma law establishes a strict liability standard for dog bites, which means it tends to be much easier to successfully pursue a claim compared to states that use the "one-bite rule." Under the strict liability standard, a dog owner is legally responsible for the full amount of damages their dog causes by biting or injuring a person, regardless of whether the dog had ever acted aggressively before or if the owner knew about any dangerous tendencies. 

In other words, it doesn’t matter if this is the first time the dog that bit you has ever been violent. You do not have to prove that the owner was negligent, only that the attack occurred.

Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate that you were not trespassing at the time of the attack and that you did not provoke the animal into attacking. If the bite occurred on a public sidewalk, in a park, or while you were an invited guest or performing a duty on the owner's property, such as delivering mail or reading a utility meter, you were in a place you legally had a right to be, so trespassing cannot be used as a viable defense. 

Examples of provocation that could complicate a dog bite claim include hitting the animal, throwing objects at it, or physically threatening the dog or its owner. Demonstrating that your actions were non-aggressive in the moments leading up to the bite can help overcome any allegations of provocation.

Still not sure if you have a case? We can provide personalized legal advice, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team at JJ Law.

How Long Do I Have to File a Dog Bite Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, you typically have two years from the date of the dog bite to file a personal injury claim. If you fail to file your lawsuit before this window closes, you will likely lose your right to seek compensation.

Two years may seem like plenty of time, but we encourage you to reach out to our lawyers as soon as you can after a dog bite. A successful claim requires more than simply meeting this two-year deadline: It also requires the preservation of crucial evidence. When you choose our attorneys to represent you, we can immediately begin our investigation, which generally involves collecting official police and animal control reports, identifying the dog owner's relevant insurance policies, and calculating the full extent of your damages, including the often-overlooked costs of future medical care or psychological counseling.