Animal Attack Lawyers | Gadsden Office | Serving Altoona, AL
1031 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901-3539
Animal Attack Lawyers | Gadsden Office | Serving Altoona, AL
153 South 9th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Animal Attack Lawyers | Gadsden Office | Serving Altoona, AL
140 South 9th Street, PO Box 388, Gadsden, AL 35901
Animal Attack Lawyers | Gadsden Office | Serving Altoona, AL
141 South 9th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Animal Attack Lawyers | Gadsden Office | Serving Altoona, AL
930 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901-3623
Animal Attack Lawyers | Gadsden Office | Serving Altoona, AL
413 Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35901
Lead Counsel independently verifies Animal Attack attorneys in Altoona and checks their standing with Alabama bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaAnimal attacks by domesticated or dangerous animals kept as pets, which can be severe and even life threatening, are a patchwork of city and county ordinances and state law assigning liability to the animal’s owner for the injuries sustained. In some cases, criminal law may also apply.
Most states are strict liability jurisdictions, meaning the person who owns or controls the animal is liable to the victim unless the animal’s owner has a valid defense, such as a third party let the animal loose without the owner’s knowledge or consent. An Altoona animal attack attorney can advise you if you are entitled to compensation.
Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances – such as being charged with a crime – where you should always seek experienced legal help.
An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic “road map” on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once you’ve laid out the facts of your situation to the lawyer, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.
The more experienced a lawyer is in legal practice, the more likely he/she will be able to bring about a successful resolution to your issue. Since experience matters, lawyers who’ve been practicing law for many years (with a successful track record) tend to be in high demand. You should look for information about a lawyer’s experience and ask questions during the initial meeting. It’s a very good idea to ask the lawyer how many years he/she has been practicing law and the expected outcome of your case.
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases.
Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes.
Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.