If you have been involved in a dog attack at PetSmart, you may have claims against both the owner of the dog and PetSmart. Contact a Minnesota dog bite attorney at our law firm for information about compensation for victims of dog attacks: 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or submit our online consultation form found at the top-right of this page.

Recently, a 4-year-old was attacked by a bulldog in a PetSmart store. The girl suffered lacerations and deep puncture wounds on her backside and pelvic area. According to the child's mother, the bulldog lunged out and latched onto her daughter.

PetSmart allows dogs in the store. When someone is injured at a store, the store owner, lessee and others may be liable under premises liability law.

When a dog bites and/or attacks someone, the owner of the dog is generally liable for any resulting injuries.

Our law firm has handled numerous Minnesota dog attack cases. Our attorneys have gained a national reputation and have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications. Minnesota dog attack attorneys Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.

News Source: KMGH-TV.

Posted November 2008.

Labels: Minnesota Dog Attack Attorney, PetSmart Dog Attack

Minnesota Representative John Lesch, DFL-St. Paul, is planning to introduce a bill that, if enacted into law, would ban certain breeds of dogs, including Akita, pit bull, Rottweiler, wolf hybrid and chowchow. Other state and local governments throughout the U.S. have enacted laws banning certain breeds.

Even though one could argue that dog bite accidents are the fault of the owners and not the breeds, the reality is that banning these breeds—particularly pit bulls and Rottweilers—would most likely eliminate most of the serious dog bite injuries in Minnesota.

Minnesota Dog Bite Attorney and Dog Bite Lawsuit Information
Partner Fred Pritzker has extensive experience with dog bite lawsuits and has recovered millions for injury victims. He has gained a national reputation and has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. In recognition of his accomplishments, he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. He has also been named a "Minnesota Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.

Partner Rich Ruohonen has also, once again, been named a "Minnesota Super Lawyer." He is a sought-after speaker on personal injury matters and has recently chaired a "pain and suffering" seminar. Learn More