Most dog bite claims are resolved using one of two ways: (i) negotiation between an insurance company and the victim’s attorney, and (ii) a voluntary mediation process known as binding arbitration. Jeffrey H. Penneys, known by his two decades of satisfied clients as “the dog bite lawyer,” successfully resolves 98 percent of his cases out of court.
Although he is not afraid of taking insurance companies to court, it is his track record of success in court that motivates insurance companies to settle a claim once he gets involved in a dog attack case.
Each dog bite case is different in the sense that it involves a unique fact pattern, distinct injuries, and other factors that are critical to evaluating the value of the claim. Some of the most important skills possessed by a successful dog bite lawyer are the ability to ask the right questions and the habit of listening carefully to the client in order to fully understand the exact fact pattern underlying the client’s claim.
In addition to eliciting as much relevant information as he can from you, attorney Jeffrey H. Penneys will thoroughly research every detail of your case by, for example, examining your medical records and collecting lost earnings documentation. The value of a claim can turn on a dime – a claim for scarring that disfigures your face, for example, is likely to be worth far more than a claim for scarring on your neck and arms.
Assessing the real value of a claim takes not only knowledge of Pennsylvania dog bite law as well as the particular facts of your case, but also the kind of intuition that can be developed only through many years of experience. Without a seasoned dog bite attorney on your side, you could be at a serious disadvantage when negotiating with insurance industry professionals for a fair settlement. To speak with Mr. Penneys personally, call (215) 259-3703, or fill out our online contact form.
Denying your claim outright. An insurance company might rely on a questionable interpretation of the language contained in your policy as a bogus justification for denying your claim, falsely assert that you provoked the dog, or even deny your claim without even offering you a justification.
Settlement negotiations with seasoned insurance industry executives are not for amateurs. You will be negotiating your dog bite claim against trained professionals whose full-time job is to deny or minimize the value of your claim. To make it a fair fight, you need the assistance of a fearless, aggressive, and experienced professional of your own – and that is where Jeffrey H. Penneys comes in.
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