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When you’ve been injured in a dog attack, you need more than just legal representation—you need a battle-tested sword and shield fighting for your rights.
Keller & Keller has been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice since 1936, establishing our firm as one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms. With over 80 years of experience representing dog bite victims of all ages and levels of injury, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Nearly 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States, and one out of every five requires medical attention. With offices serving clients in Indiana, Michigan, and New Mexico, our dog bite injury lawyers bring the same dedication and expertise to every case we handle across all three states.
Why You Need a Dog Bite Injury Lawyer After an Attack
The aftermath of a dog attack can be both physically devastating and psychologically traumatic. Medical bills pile up, insurance companies minimize your injuries, and you’re left dealing with permanent scarring or the fear of animals while trying to recover.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Dog bite cases involve complicated legal issues that most people aren’t equipped to handle on their own. Establishing owner liability, determining if the dog had a history of aggression, navigating different state laws, and calculating damages for both physical and psychological trauma requires specialized knowledge. Our first priority is to establish liability and locate an insurance policy to compensate you for medical bills, pain and suffering, and any future corrective surgeries. Without proper legal representation, you risk accepting inadequate compensation that doesn’t account for reconstructive surgery costs or lasting emotional trauma.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Homeowners’ insurance typically covers dog bite claims, but insurance companies work hard to minimize what they pay. They may claim you provoked the dog, were trespassing, or that the injuries aren’t as serious as you state. At Keller & Keller, we know exactly how to counter these tactics and build compelling cases that demonstrate the full impact of your injuries.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Time is critical after a dog attack. Each state has strict deadlines for filing personal injury claims. In Indiana, Michigan, and New Mexico (the states we serve), these deadlines typically range from two to three years from the date of the attack. Missing these deadlines means forfeiting your right to compensation permanently. Our dog bite injury lawyers ensure all paperwork is filed correctly and on time.
What to Do After a Dog Attack
Taking the right steps after a dog bite can protect both your health and your legal claim.
See What Your Case Is WorthDog bites can cause serious infections and require immediate treatment.
Document all injuries before they begin to heal.
Report the incident and create an official record.
If safe to do so, capture images of the animal.
Get name, address, phone number, and insurance details.
Collect contact information from anyone who saw the attack.
Save documentation of treatment and expenses.
Early legal representation helps establish liability and prevent insurance company tactics.
The Keller & Keller Approach:
Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win
From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference in our approach. We treat you like family because we are family-run. Our client-first philosophy means we take the time to understand not just the details of your accident but how it has affected your life, your work, your family, and your future.
We understand that being injured is stressful enough without having to chase down your lawyer for updates. That’s why we’ve built our practice around transparent, consistent communication. When you hire us, you’ll have direct access to the attorney handling your case as well as a dedicated paralegal who monitors its daily status. We keep you informed throughout every stage of your claim, explaining what’s happening, what to expect next, and how it affects your case.
With over 80 years of experience fighting accident victims, we’ve built a reputation as battle-tested advocates who know how to win. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of cases. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with the biggest insurance companies and won. Our courtroom experience means we’re always prepared to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to secure fair compensation. This willingness to fight—and our track record of success—often motivates insurance companies to offer better settlements to avoid facing us in court.
The Dog Bite Injury Claim Process with Keller & Keller
When you choose our firm to handle your dog bite claim, you can expect a clear, structured process designed to maximize your compensation while minimizing your stress.
Types of Dog Bite Cases We Handle
Our extensive experience covers all types of dog attack scenarios, each with unique legal challenges.
The Hard Truth
Dog Bite Statistics That Demand Action
When we talk about dog attacks, we’re addressing a serious public safety issue affecting millions of Americans. As your advocates in the fight for justice, Keller & Keller believes you deserve to know the facts.
That’s one person bitten every seven seconds. One out of every five people bitten requires medical attention for their injuries, ranging from minor wounds to life-threatening trauma. Between 2011 and 2021, an average of 43 deaths per year resulted from dog bites, with deaths more than doubling from 2018 to 2021.
Children are the most frequent victims of dog bites, with those aged 5-9 having the highest rate of injury. Children account for approximately 70% of all dog bite-related fatalities. Dog bites to the face are most common in children and can result in permanent disfigurement requiring years of reconstructive surgery. Nearly 27,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery in 2018 as a result of dog bites.
Dog-related injury claims cost homeowners’ insurance companies $1.57 billion in 2024, with 22,658 claims filed—an 18.9% increase from 2023. The average claim reached $69,272 in 2024, representing an 86% increase since 2015. Despite these staggering costs, insurance companies aggressively defend these cases and work to minimize payouts to victims.
Leading Causes of Dog Attacks
Understanding what leads to dog attacks helps us build stronger cases and establish owner liability.
Dog Bite Injuries We Represent
Dog attacks cause a wide range of injuries, from relatively minor to catastrophic. Understanding these injuries and their long-term impact is vital for your claim.
What Sets Keller & Keller Apart
With so many law firms advertising their services, why choose Keller & Keller? The differences are clear.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
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View More Testimonials“It felt like they just wanted to take care of me and put me at ease.”
Brianna
My first encounter was Keller & Keller was very good. The people were very warm. You know, when I came in, it was just very comforting to me, it felt as if it wasn’t more like a business deal. It felt like they just wanted to take care of me and put me at ease and, you know, help me out with what I really needed as a person.
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We’ll evaluate your case honestly and explain your options in plain English. We’ll come to you—whether you’re at home, in the hospital, or wherever is convenient.
We Fight
Our experienced team fights to investigate thoroughly, deal with insurance companies, and handle all the legal complexities while you focus on getting better.
You Recover
Focus on healing while we handle the rest. We’ll fight for you like we’d fight for our own family, because that’s exactly how we see you.
Zero Fee Guarantee
We believe everyone deserves quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency basis—you pay absolutely nothing unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to you.
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