Winning a Chihuahua Dog Bite Case

You may be disappointed if your friend's once-cute chihuahua attacked your child—especially if your child is now injured and suffers from emotional scars caused by this attack. In this situation, a dog bite lawsuit may be necessary to help you get the compensation that you deserve for this situation.

Chihuahuas May Be Very Aggressive

Although chihuahuas are among the smallest dogs on the planet, they have aggression that may surprise many people. Their small size makes them very unsure of themselves and their nervous nature often makes them lash out against people. And while the bites of a small chihuahua might not seem serious to an adult, they may be very damaging to a small child with more delicate skin.

For example, a child may try to pet a chihuahua only to get bit on their delicate nose. If the chihuahua is persistent, they might tear away significant portions of the child's nose and leave them disfigured without proper surgery. Even if they don't cause that kind of damage, the child may still suffer emotional scars that are hard to overcome. As a result, a dog bite case may be necessary.

How to Win This Type of Case

Winning this type of case requires you to gather evidence that proves the chihuahua attacked your child. This includes eye witness testimony, medical bills, and detailed notes that describe the scene well. Next, you must prove that the owner behaved in a negligent manner. For example, the owner may have assumed that their chihuahua was too small to seriously hurt anybody and failed to tie them up when your child came to visit.

Defenses in this type of case will typically center around trying to disprove your claim. For example, the chihuahua owner may claim that their dog is so small that their bite couldn't have caused the injuries. They may call in an expert witness to claim that this is the case. Even worse, they may try to say that your child contributed to the injury by behaving in a way that agitated the dog.

These cases can be quite difficult to handle because they are often quite emotional on both sides. You want to get compensation for your child while the dog owner will attempt to protect their canine friend. As a result, you should contact a local dog bite lawyer to ensure that you get the best possible result.