Portland Dog Bite Lawyers
Bitten by a dog in Portland?
A dog bite hurts and can leave you shaken. With over 25 years of experience and more than 15,000 clients helped, Idiart Law Group stands up for people hurt by careless dog owners. We take claims from Portland and the rest of Multnomah County.
With free consultations, you can talk with us at no obligation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee until we win.
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Our Firm
Over 100 years of combined legal experience
Janet Swanson
Benjamin Nielsen
Lorianne Neville
Lindsey Shapiro
Brian Goode
Jake Hull
Committed to helping the injured.
Committed to helping the injured.
ACCOMPLISHED OREGON DOG BITE LAWYERS
Being bitten by a dog or attacked by an animal in Portland is frightening and can change your life in an instant. Multnomah County Animal Services, the county division that serves Portland, takes reports of bites that break the skin and lists animal bites among the cases it investigates. Our Portland legal team requests the county's bite report, pulls your medical records, and presses the claim against the dog's owner. Idiart Law Group has over 25 years of experience, and you do not have to face this alone.
What You Need to Prove for Your Dog Bite Claim:
In many dog bite cases, it can be important to show:
• The person you’re making a claim against owned the dog or was responsible for it
• The bite happened while you were lawfully on public property or allowed to be on private property
• The dog actually bit you and you suffered an injury as a result
What To Do Now?
Medical care comes first. After that, call or text (855) 772-6969. Our Portland legal team answers your questions and explains your options and next steps. Most Oregon personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Exceptions can make your deadline shorter or longer, so confirm it with an attorney. Your free consultation comes with no fee unless we win your case. Spanish speaking attorneys are available.
Ways We Can Help
Car Accident
If a careless driver hurt you or someone you love, we’re here to step in. Our team deals with the insurance company, gathers the evidence, and fights to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, and the impact on your life.
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Social Security Disability
When a health condition keeps you from working, getting SSD benefits shouldn’t be another battle. We guide you through applications and appeals, handle the paperwork and deadlines, and work to prove your disability so you’re not facing the system alone.
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Slip & Fall
Falls on unsafe floors, stairs, or walkways can cause serious injuries. We hold negligent property owners accountable and pursue compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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We handle many types of cases, including:
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident
- Social Security Disability
- Catastrophic Injury
- Dog Bite
- Disability Application
- Disability Appeal
- Disability Hearing
- Pedestrian Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home
- Slip & Fall
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Portland Dog Bite Questions
Where do I report a dog bite that happened in Portland?
To the county. Multnomah County Animal Services is the county division that serves Portland, and it lists animal bites among the cases it investigates. For a dog bite that breaks the skin, its website says to call (503) 988-7387 during open hours to file a report, and an animal control officer will contact the owner regarding quarantine procedures. Call 911 if an attack is still going on. Keep the name of the person you spoke with. Our Portland legal team requests the county's file for your claim.
The owner says her dog has had all its shots. Do I still need to report the bite and see a doctor?
Yes to both. Some injuries are not obvious in the first hours. Seeing a doctor soon protects your health, and the chart from that visit ties your injury to the bite. Reporting has its own purpose. Multnomah County Animal Services says that after a bite report an animal control officer will contact the owner regarding quarantine procedures. Ask the owner for the vaccination record and keep a copy. Our Portland legal team collects the county's report and your medical records for your claim.
My teenage son was bitten by a dog. Does he have until age 20 to bring a claim?
Do not assume a child has until age 20 to file. If the injured person is under 18, the deadline is paused, or tolled, while the person is a minor (ORS 12.160). The pause has limits. It cannot last more than five years. It also cannot run more than one year after the person turns 18. Whichever limit comes first controls. Ask an attorney to calculate the exact date. Our Portland legal team works out your son's date in a free consultation and gathers his medical records.
The bite happened last spring and I never filed anything. Did I wait too long?
Most likely not, but stop waiting. Most Oregon personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (ORS 12.110). Exceptions can make your deadline shorter or longer, so confirm it with an attorney. Delay costs you in other ways. Neighbors move, memories thin out, and scars change. Pull together what exists today: clinic records, photos on your phone, messages with the owner, and the county bite report if one was made. Then call or text (855) 772-6969 so our Portland legal team can pin down your date.
What do you need from me to get started on a dog bite claim in Portland?
Very little. The date and place of the bite, the owner's name if you know it, your photos, and any bills are enough to begin. With free consultations, you can talk with us at no obligation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee until we win. Our Portland legal team sends for the county bite report and your medical records, so you are not the one chasing them. Call or text (855) 772-6969. Spanish speaking attorneys are available.
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