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When you or someone you love has been attacked by a dog, you need more than just any lawyer—you need a battle-tested sword and shield fighting for your rights.
At Keller & Keller, we’ve been maximizing client settlements and delivering justice since 1936, and we’re not going anywhere. With over 80 years of experience taking on insurance companies and negligent dog owners across Indiana, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for our clients. That’s not just a number—that’s hundreds of families we’ve helped get their lives back on track after devastating dog attacks.
Why You Need an Indiana Dog Bite Injury Lawyer After an Attack
The aftermath of a dog bite can turn your life upside down in an instant. Medical bills pile up, insurance companies pressure you to accept lowball offers, and you’re left dealing with physical scars and emotional trauma. But here’s the truth—dog owners and their insurance companies are already working against you.
Navigating Complex Legal Claims
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Navigating Complex
Legal Claims
Indiana’s dog bite laws are more complicated than most people realize. The state follows a “one-bite rule” with strict liability exceptions, meaning the legal strategy depends entirely on whether the dog had previously shown aggressive behavior. Proving negligence, establishing the dog owner’s knowledge of dangerous propensities, and navigating homeowner’s insurance policies requires specialized knowledge. Without proper representation, you’re facing an uphill battle alone.
Understanding Insurance Company Tactics
Homeowner’s insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability, but insurers work hard to minimize payouts. They’ll question the severity of your injuries, suggest you provoked the animal, or claim the attack happened because you were trespassing. Their adjusters know exactly how to use your words against you. At Keller & Keller, we’ve seen every trick in the insurance company playbook and know how to counter these tactics to protect your interests.
Understanding Statute of Limitations
Indiana law gives you only two years from the date of the dog bite to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss this deadline, and you forfeit your right to compensation permanently. Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and your case becomes impossible to prove. Our Indiana dog bite injury lawyers ensure all paperwork is filed correctly and on time, preserving your right to seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
What to Do After a Dog Bite Attack
The actions you take immediately after a dog bite in Indiana can make or break your case.
See What Your Case Is WorthEven seemingly minor bites can cause serious infections or nerve damage—see a doctor right away
Official documentation creates a record of the attack and helps identify if the dog has a history of aggression
Get the owner’s name, address, phone number, and homeowner’s insurance information
If you’re able, take photos of your injuries, the dog, and where the attack occurred
Get names and contact details from anyone who saw what happened
Save all medical bills, treatment records, and missed work documentation
Insurance companies may try to get you to sign releases that limit your rights
The sooner we start working, the better we can protect your interests and gather crucial evidence
The Keller & Keller Approach:
Indiana Injury Lawyers Who Fight to Win
From the moment you contact us, you’ll notice the difference in our approach. 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 in Indiana. We clearly communicate every step of the process in plain language you can understand—no confusing legal jargon. This approach has earned us countless 5-star reviews from real Indiana clients who’ve experienced the Keller & Keller difference firsthand.
We understand that being injured in an accident 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 Indiana-based 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.
Our 80+ years of experience isn’t just about longevity—it’s about results. Our attorneys have successfully handled thousands of cases in Indiana and recovered thousands of millions of dollars for our clients. 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 hire us, we don’t waste time. Our investigation starts immediately because evidence disappears fast.
Types of Dog Bite Cases We Handle
We handle all types of dog attacks and animal injury cases across Indiana, and each one presents its own challenges.
The Hard Truth
Indiana Dog Bite Statistics That Demand Action
The numbers don’t lie—dog bites are a serious public health crisis affecting thousands of Americans and Hoosiers every year. As your advocates in the fight for justice, Keller & Keller believes you deserve to know the sobering facts behind our mission.
Approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United States, with around 800,000 requiring medical attention serious enough to need professional care. During 2011-2021, an average of 43 deaths per year resulted from dog attacks, with deaths more than doubling from 2018 to 2021. In Indiana specifically, there were 110 dog-related injury insurance claims in 2022, with $7.4 million paid to Hoosiers—ranking Indiana #9 nationally for dog bite claims.
Children bear the heaviest burden of dog bite injuries and fatalities. Approximately 50% of all dog bite victims are children, with those aged 5-9 at the highest risk. Children account for approximately 70% of all bite-related fatalities, with many suffering injuries to the head, face, and neck due to their smaller stature. These aren’t just statistics—they’re kids whose lives are forever changed by preventable tragedies.
The causes are often preventable, which makes these attacks even more infuriating. Most dog bites occur on the owner’s property, with victims knowing the dog in over 75% of cases. Studies show that intact (unneutered) male dogs are associated with significantly higher rates of aggression, and factors like lack of proper training, failure to restrain aggressive animals, and owner negligence lead to unnecessary suffering.
Leading Causes of Dog Bite Attacks
Most dog attacks are preventable, which is what makes them so maddening. Understanding these causes helps us build stronger cases for our Indiana clients.
Dog Bite Injuries We Represent
Dog attacks don’t cause minor scratches—they cause life-changing injuries that turn families upside down.
Compensation Available for Indiana Dog Bite Victims
If you’ve been injured in a dog bite attack due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to various types of compensation.
Economic Damages
These are quantifiable financial losses, including:
- Medical expenses (past, current, and future)
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Home modification expenses
- In-home care costs
- Psychological counseling and treatment
Non-Economic Damages
These more subjective damages compensate for:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium (impact on marital relationship)
Punitive Damages
In rare cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct, Indiana courts may award punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.
Wrongful Death Damages
When dog attacks result in fatalities, surviving family members may recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering of their loved one before death.
How Keller & Keller Investigates Indiana Dog Bite Cases
Our meticulous approach to evidence gathering builds the strongest possible foundation for your claim.
Setting the Indiana Standard
Cutting-Edge Investigation Technology
While other law firms rely on outdated methods, Keller & Keller leverages cutting-edge technology to build stronger cases and win bigger settlements for our Indiana dog bite injury clients.
Professional drone documentation
Captures attack scenes and property conditions from angles impossible with traditional methods, providing comprehensive evidence about fence conditions, property layout, and warning signage.
Advanced voice-over-IP networks
Enables real-time collaboration between attorneys, investigators, and expert witnesses, ensuring no detail is overlooked in your case.
Digital evidence preservation
Advanced systems to capture and preserve photographic evidence, medical records, and witness statements in formats that hold up in court.
Cloud-based case management
Provides you 24/7 access to your case information and status updates through our secure client portal.
Rapid-response investigation
Allow us to conduct on-site evidence gathering within hours of an attack, preserving crucial details before they disappear.
Service Areas
Indiana Cities We Serve
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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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.
The Keller Tradition:
Three Generations of Fighting for Indiana Families
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