Maryland has complex laws concerning pet owner liability for animal attacks, especially when it comes to dogs, as the law and insurance coverage may differ depending on the breed of dog.  

Animal attacks may result in significant damage to you and a loved one, including extensive bodily injuries, medical expenses, permanent and disfiguring scaring, mental and emotional health injuries, and harm to a beloved pet.   

Silverman Thompson Partner Jason Wasserman has decades of experience successfully resolving cases in a variety of unfortunate animal attack situations, including: 

• Children’s birthday parties 
• Visits to a farm or petting zoo
• Attacks by a pet owned by a close family member or friend
• Attacks from pets roaming free, off-leash, or who escaped their home 
• Attacks due to a bat infestation 

What are your rights if you have been bitten by a dog or other animal in Maryland?  

Explore Mr. Wasserman’s explanation of frequently asked questions here. 

Significant Dog Bite & Animal Attack Results 

• $175,000 Settlement – This Harford County case involved a vicious pit bull attack in which a three-year old lost his ear and suffered facial scarring when he was bitten by the dog. This case settled on the eve of trial when the landlord and dog owners finally agreed to compensate the child. 

• $162,597.09 Plaintiff’s Verdict – In this case, a Baltimore City judge found that defendants failed to confine their two pit bulls, which escaped from their yard and viciously mauled the plaintiff, thereby causing serious permanent injuries and disfiguration. 

• $120,000 Settlement – This Baltimore City matter involved a woman walking through an alley near her home when she was attacked by a pit bull. 

• $57,500 Settlement – This Howard County case involved a four-year-old who was bitten by a dog while attending a birthday party. 

Contact Our Expert Dog Bite & Animal Attack Attorney

Jason Wasserman is Silverman Thompson’s go-to Baltimore dog bite injury lawyer. He also handles other significant personal injury cases in Maryland.    

He has been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys for the past 10 years. 

Mr. Wasserman can be reached directly at 410-385-9110 or jwasserman@silvermanthompson.com.