Dog Bite Lawyers in Bangor, ME 

More Than 35 Years of Hands-On Representation for Maine Dog Bite Victims

Dog bites are common, and for many victims, they lead to more than a scar. Dog attacks can result in serious injuries and, in the worst cases, death. At McCue Law Office, we help Mainers injured by dog attacks pursue compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain, disfigurement, and emotional trauma. With more than 35 years serving Maine communities and a 4.8-star Google rating, we combine hands-on attention with the experience to handle every stage of a claim. 

Our attorneys can explain your rights under Maine law, preserve evidence, and advocate for compensation from insurers or dog owners, allowing you to focus on your recovery. We offer virtual consultations for clients throughout the state.

National estimates show that roughly 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs each year, and about 800,000 to 885,000 of those bites require medical attention. 

Children are disproportionately affected; pediatric visits for dog-bite injuries are common and often involve bites to the face, head, or neck. Emergency department and hospitalization studies confirm thousands of serious dog-bite injuries each year. 

Discuss your case in a free initial consultation with a Bangor dog bite attorney by contacting us online or at (207) 421-9406. We offer virtual consultations for your convenience. 

How Has a Dog Bite Incident Affected You? 

Dog-bite injuries can cause: 

• Severe lacerations, nerve damage, scarring, and disfigurement
• Infections and the need for emergency medical care, surgeries, or reconstructive procedures
• Traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, dental damage, or lost tissue in severe attacks
• Emotional trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, especially in children who are bitten or knocked over
• Lost wages and long-term care needs for catastrophic injuries

Children are at a higher risk because they are smaller, making them more likely to sustain bites to the face, head, or neck. Visible scarring from those injuries can create medical and emotional concerns for years. Medical care, counseling, and long-term psychological support are often necessary for young victims. 

Our Step-by-Step Dog Bite Representation

We handle dog-bite matters from the time we are retained through resolution:

• Immediate guidance: We advise on the medical steps to take right away, including wound care and rabies treatment when required, and provide instructions on documenting treatment and costs from the start.
• Preserve evidence: We advise photographing injuries and the scene, obtaining veterinary records, gathering witness contact information, and securing animal control or police reports. Reaching out to Bangor Animal Control early can establish an official record of the incident.
• Medical records and experts: We gather medical records, consult treating physicians or plastic surgeons when appropriate, and document future care needs, including any ongoing treatment for scarring or disfigurement.
• Insurance and liability investigation: We identify the dog owner, determine whether homeowners’ or renters’ liability insurance or rental and municipal policies apply, and investigate prior complaints or any dangerous-dog findings on record. Dog-bite claims often run through homeowners insurance or renters insurance, and we examine how those investigations may affect claim value.
• Demand and negotiation: We prepare a demand package using medical bills, wage-loss documentation, photographs, and evidence supporting the legal claim, then negotiate with insurers.
• Litigation when needed: If insurance offers are inadequate or the owner disputes liability, we file suit, handle discovery, and pursue compensation at trial.
• Children and special considerations: For minors, we coordinate care with guardians, address future care and scarring issues, and protect settlement proceeds for the child’s benefit.

Depending on the facts, proof, and consequences of the injury, victims may be able to recover medical expenses, past and future lost wages, costs of future medical or psychological care, compensation for pain and suffering, and, where legally appropriate in particularly egregious cases, punitive damages.

What Does Maine Law Say About Dog Bites?

Maine law provides meaningful protections for victims injured by dog attacks. Under Title 7, §3961 of the Maine Revised Statutes, when a dog injures a person who is not on the owner’s or keeper’s premises, the owner or keeper is generally liable for the damages. The statute also contains comparative-fault language that may affect recovery based on the victim’s conduct and the court’s allocation of fault.

If the bite happens on the owner’s property, liability generally depends on showing that the owner or keeper was negligent under Title 7, section 3961(1), based on the circumstances that led to the attack. Maine’s general personal-injury statute of limitations is six years under Title 14, §752, but special circumstances, the identity of the defendant, or the type of claim can affect that deadline. Acting promptly can help protect your right to sue and preserve the evidence your case depends on. We help clients in the Bangor area evaluate liability under Maine law and investigate the facts surrounding the attack. 

Talk with a Bangor Dog Bite Lawyer

At our firm, we bring more than 35 years of experience in Maine and a client-first approach. We understand how insurers investigate dog bites and build claims under Maine law. For injured children, we document future care and scarring and work with guardians to protect settlement proceeds. We pursue compensation on a contingency basis, with no upfront attorney fees unless we recover for you.

If you or a child has been bitten, seek prompt medical care and preserve photographs, witness information, and treatment records.

Call (207) 421-9406 or reach out online for a free initial consultation with a dog bite lawyer in Bangor today.