Dog bite to mouth in clients house.
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Dog bite to mouth in clients house.
The client is denying liability for the dog, says I taunted it. I have an attorney who is not communicating with me. Their insurance will not pay my bills for the injury right now.I have nothing in writing. Other attorney said I had a weak case due to no witnesses present when I asked if I could file suit against them. I have bills & my credit & business took a big hit.I still have problems with my mouth 4 mths on, I have no insurance & cannot afford further treatment for this. Can I file suit without an attorney? could u please direct me to a good site as I feel totally lost. Emma.
Asked on May 10, 2009 under Personal Injury, New Mexico
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Okay, Emma:
1. If your lawyer (who is supposed to zealously advocate for you and communicate with you) is not doing his or her job, then you need to file a complaint with the New Mexico Bar. Some states have funds wherein if the bar finds your lawyer violated any ethics rules or representation rules, you may be able to get all or some of your monies back you paid this lawyer.
2. Find or at least consult with another lawyer at www.attorneypages.com or the New Mexico State Bar.
3. You can (depending on the amount of your claim) file a small claims suit or regular civil suit -- talk to your new lawyer about.
4. Short of you having a history of taunting or being violent, a dog bite is a dog bite and the owner is liable. In fact, depending on the type of dog, the severity of the bite and whether or not this dog has bitten others, your new lawyer may call the police and/or animal control.
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