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Dog Owners Are Legally Responsible for Attacks.
Oklahoma law holds dog owners liable when their animals injure others. If you or your child was bitten, we fight for compensation covering medical bills, plastic surgery, and the trauma of an animal attack.
Oklahoma Dog Bite Law
Oklahoma's dog bite statute places the burden on dog owners to keep others safe. You don't have to prove the dog was "dangerous" or that the owner knew about prior bites.
"The owner or owners of any dog shall be liable for damages to the full amount of any damages sustained when his dog... bites or injures any person while such person is in or on a place where he has a lawful right to be."
The Danger of Dog Bites
According to CDC data, over 4.5 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year.
800,000+
Bites requiring medical attention annually
50%
Of victims are children under 14
$50,000+
Average dog bite insurance claim (III data)
Compensation We Pursue
Dog bites cause lasting physical and emotional damage. We fight for full compensation.
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, surgery, rabies treatment, plastic surgery
Scarring & Disfigurement
Ongoing reconstructive surgery and scar treatment
Emotional Trauma
PTSD, anxiety, fear of dogs—especially in children
Lost Wages
Time missed from work during recovery
Our Investigation
Prior Bite History
We check animal control records for prior complaints about the same dog.
Insurance Coverage
Homeowner's insurance, renter's insurance, and umbrella policies.
Landlord Liability
If the attack occurred on rental property, the landlord may be liable.
Long-term Prognosis
We work with plastic surgeons to document ongoing treatment needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma uses a modified approach. Dog owners are strictly liable for injuries if the bite occurs in a public place or while the victim is lawfully on private property (including the owner's property). Unlike some states, Oklahoma doesn't require proof that the owner knew the dog was dangerous. The key statute is 4 O.S. § 42.1.
You can still recover compensation as long as you were lawfully on the property—as an invited guest, mail carrier, delivery person, or customer. Trespassers generally cannot recover. We establish that you had permission or legal right to be on the property.
Yes. Oklahoma law covers injuries caused by dogs, not just bites. If a dog jumped on you and caused you to fall, scratched you, or otherwise caused injury, the owner may still be liable under premises liability principles.
You can recover medical expenses (emergency care, surgery, rabies shots, plastic surgery for scarring), lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional trauma and PTSD (especially common in children), and disfigurement. Dog bites often cause permanent scarring that may require multiple reconstructive surgeries.
We investigate all potential sources of recovery. Many attacks occur on rental properties—the landlord may be liable if they knew about a dangerous dog. Some dog owners have umbrella policies or assets. We also check if the attack occurred at a business, which would have commercial liability insurance.
Yes. Report the bite to Oklahoma City Animal Welfare or your local animal control. This creates an official record, triggers quarantine requirements to check for rabies, and documents the incident. We can obtain copies of prior complaints about the same dog to prove the owner knew it was dangerous.
Dog Owners Must Be Held Accountable.
A dog attack can leave lasting scars—physical and emotional. We fight to ensure dog owners and their insurance companies pay for the damage caused.
No Fee Unless We Win