Taunton Dog Bite Lawyer

Over 30 Years Fighting for Taunton Dog Bite Victims

Massachusetts is one of the most victim-favorable states in the country when it comes to dog bite law. If a dog injured you or someone in your family in Taunton, you don’t have to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous. The law already holds them responsible. What you need is an attorney who understands how to investigate liability, handle a resistant homeowners insurer, and pursue every category of compensation available under the law.

Percy Law Group, PC has represented injury victims across Taunton and eastern Massachusetts for over 30 years. Our personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Consultations are free.

What Massachusetts Dog Bite Law Means for Your Case

Massachusetts makes a dog’s owner or keeper liable for any damage the dog causes to a person’s body or property. Unlike the “one-bite rule” followed in some other states, Massachusetts strict liability applies even if the owner had no prior warning that the dog might be dangerous.

The law does recognize two defenses. If the injured person was trespassing, committing a tort, or teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog at the time of the attack, the owner may avoid liability. There’s one important exception: children under seven are legally presumed not to have been provoking or trespassing, and the burden shifts to the dog owner to prove otherwise.

You have three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. Evidence fades and witnesses become harder to locate over time, so acting promptly matters.

Injuries, Damages, & the Role of Homeowners Insurance

Dog attacks cause a wide range of injuries. Children are especially vulnerable to facial bites that result in lasting scarring and disfigurement. Adults attacked while walking or cycling can be knocked to the ground, adding fractures or dislocations on top of bite wounds. Beyond the physical harm, many victims, especially children, carry significant psychological trauma long after the physical injuries heal.

Most dog bite claims are covered by the dog owner’s homeowners insurance policy. Insurers know Massachusetts strict liability law and will often challenge the facts of the incident, push back on the severity of injuries, or dispute damages. Having attorneys who know how to counter those tactics can make a real difference in how a claim is presented and pursued.

Compensation we pursue in dog bite cases:

• Medical expenses and future care
• Lost wages and lost earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

How We Investigate a Dog Bite Claim

We start by reviewing police reports, animal control records, and any other documentation relevant to the attack. Taunton’s Animal Control facility handles bite reports for city residents, and Massachusetts law requires that biting animals be reported and may mandate quarantine to check for rabies. Those records can be critical evidence in your case.

Where the facts require it, we bring in experts to establish that the dog owner violated the standard of care owed to you. From there, we pursue compensation through insurance negotiation. If the insurer won’t offer a fair settlement, we can take the case to trial at Taunton District Court or the Bristol County Superior Court, depending on the claim.

Why Taunton Dog Bite Victims Choose Percy Law Group, PC

We handle dog bite cases the way we handle all serious injury claims: as a team. Multiple attorneys collaborate on your case, pooling their knowledge and resources rather than leaving it to a single lawyer working alone. That matters when you’re up against an insurance company with its own team of adjusters and defense counsel.

You’ll be involved at every significant decision point, not kept in the dark while your case moves through the system. We communicate by phone, email, or text and keep you updated on where things stand. We also serve clients in Spanish and Portuguese, so a language barrier won’t stand between you and the representation you need.

Get a Free Consultation About Your Taunton, MA Dog Bite Case

There’s no cost to speak with us, and no fee unless we recover compensation for you. If you were hurt in a dog attack in Taunton or anywhere in Bristol County, our attorneys are ready to help you understand your options and pursue compensation available under the law.