We understand that the repercussion of a dog bite or animal attack can be both physically and emotionally traumatic. Animal attacks can lead to severe and life-altering injuries, leaving victims with not just physical scars, but also ongoing emotional distress and financial burdens. Our team’s extensive trial and plaintiff litigation experience empowers us to advocate for those who have suffered disfiguring wounds or scarring, nerve damage, psychological trauma, infectious disease, or broken bones.
According to recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, with one in five bites leading to an infection that requires medical attention. Moreover, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that over 800,000 people receive medical attention for dog bites annually, with a significant percentage of these incidents resulting in serious injuries and long-term consequences.
If you’ve been attacked by a dog or other domesticated animal:
Seek Medical Attention: The first and most crucial step is to seek immediate medical attention, especially if the bite is severe. Even minor bites can lead to infections or complications.
Gather Information: If possible, collect information from the owner, including their name, contact information, and any details about the animal’s vaccination history. If there were any witnesses to the incident, try to obtain their contact information as well.
Document Evidence: Take photos of your injuries, the location where the incident occurred, including fencing or lack thereof, and any other relevant details that may help support your case.
Report the Incident: Contact local animal control or the police department to report the incident. Reporting the incident can help prevent future incidents.
Follow Medical Instructions: Adhere to the medical instructions provided by your healthcare providers. This includes attending follow-up appointments, taking prescribed medications, and following any recommended care instructions to prevent infections and aid in the healing process.
Know Your Rights: Connecticut has strict liability statutes that hold dog owners responsible, and our qualified attorneys can help you pursue a claim. In Connecticut, dog owners are held strictly liable for any injuries their dog may cause, even if the owner had no prior knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities. This does not apply to trespassers or someone who provokes a dog prior to the attack.
In Connecticut, dog bite claims are governed by strict liability statutes in which the dog owner is held liable for damages regardless of the owner’s knowledge of any previous behavior issues or aggressive tendencies. However, there are a few exceptions and other factors that can complicate a legal claim. In choosing Doyon & White Law Group to represent you in a dog bite or animal attack case, our experienced trial team understands the complexities of law, negotiating with insurance adjusters, and managing your medical expense burden to best represent you and your well-being every step of the way. With our firm by your side, you can be confident that your case is in capable hands, allowing you to focus on healing and recovery.
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The length of time required to see your case through to completion varies by case. During your initial consultation, we will review the expected time lines and potential recovery uniquely associated with your matter.
Usually, there is a statute of limitations on bringing a claim. This means you have a limited amount of time to notify the other party of your claim for damages and filing with the appropriate courts. For most wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims, you have less than two years from the date of loss to file a lawsuit in Connecticut. It is therefore advisable to speak with an attorney as soon as you become aware of a potential issue, from there we can help you formulate a plan of action.
Linda is the seasoned probate paralegal working together with clients helping them through probate administration following the loss of a loved one. Joining the team in 2023, she has brought 25+ years of legal experience to the firm with extensive proficiency in all administrative tasks, Probate Court knowledge, complex document preparation, and case management. Linda works exceedingly well the court’s staff and cultivates close relationships with new and existing clientele.
Linda is a long-time resident of the area and loves going for walks on the beach before work. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Ken, and their three grown children. She enjoys road trips, is an avid reader, collector of sea glass and is an amateur artist.
Ashley is the paralegal working directly with our attorneys and our clients. The attorneys at Doyon & White are grateful that our clients feel comfortable reaching out to Ashley for status updates or quick questions when the attorneys are unavailable. Ashley has a background in customer service with 10 years in the hotel industry and enjoys the client relation aspect of her job the most. Ashley is intimately familiar with the details of our client’s cases, processes and reviews all medical records, and communicates with attorneys and insurance adjusters.
Ashley moved to Branford, Conn from Northern California in 2018 and hasn’t looked back since. She enjoys the four seasons New England offers by playing golf and tennis in the summer and looks forward to snow days and skiing in the winter.
Attorney Doyon was born and raised in the hills of Northwest Connecticut. Trevor began his legal career serving as the clerk for several Superior Court Judges, many of whom are now members of the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts.
Before forming Doyon & White Law Group, Trevor was the Managing Partner of a successful mid-size law-firm’s Litigation Department. Trevor has favorably authored and argued hundreds of motions and hearings in every Judicial District of Connecticut, in addition to winning numerous contested arbitrations and jury trial verdicts. Attorney Doyon is known and respected for his determined approach to unique and difficult legal issues by clients and judges alike.
Trevor has been honored as a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, a selection made by colleagues and peers and reserved for less than five percent of lawyers in Connecticut. Attorney Doyon has also been nominated to the “National Trial Lawyer’s Top 100” list, was recognized by the American Institute for Lawyers as “Top 10 for Client Satisfaction,” and has been a featured guest speaker at Yale University’s Trial Law Camp.
When he’s not in Court, Trevor enjoys spending time with his wife Becky, their two daughters and their Great Dane “Gronk,” in addition to supporting anything UConn sports and coaching Connecticut’s only national level Sled Hockey team.
Attorney White was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. After graduation from Fordham University, he worked in commercial finance in New York City before attending Quinnipiac University School of Law. Upon graduation he served as a clerk in the Superior Court in both the criminal and civil divisions.
Prior to forming Doyon & White Law Group, Attorney White practiced at a mid-size firm in Hamden, Connecticut where he mainly handled criminal defense, habeas cases, and civil litigation matters. Attorney White’s experience arguing before jury trials and court trials has led to winning favorable results for his clients on many occasions. Attorney White’s civil litigation experience includes personal injury representation, business litigation, and insurance coverage disputes.
Attorney White is a thoughtful and diligent advocate for all his clients and is respected for the rapport he builds and compassion he conveys.
Attorney White is a member of the New Haven County Bar Association and previously served as the President of the New Haven Young Lawyers Association.
Still a proud New Haven resident, Attorney White enjoys spending time in the city with his wife Sara, their two young children, and their pit bull, Ghost. He’s an avid UConn basketball fan and New York Yankees fan.