A Dog Just Bit Me!

When most people hear about personal injury claims they think of car accidents or medical malpractice cases. Being bitten by a dog also counts as a personal injury claim since there are certain rules a dog’s owner must follow. The Mississippi one bite rule means that a dog’s owner can be held liable:

If they knew the dog had bitten someone before. The bite was in violation of a leash law. There was negligence on the part of the owner or person handling the dog.

Certain breeds of dogs are more prone to biting and a Mississippi personal injury lawyer will be able to gather information needed for your case and help you get medical compensation.