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Protect the value of your claim
We look beyond the first medical bill and account for scarring, trauma, future care, wage loss, and long-term effects.
Why Legal Help Matters
Dog bite cases are about more than the first medical bill.
Dog bite victims may deal with emergency treatment, infection concerns, nerve damage, scarring, fear, emotional trauma, and time away from work. Insurance companies may try to minimize the injury or pressure you into an early settlement.
VHD Law helps dog bite victims investigate liability, document the full impact of the attack, and pursue compensation for the damages the law allows.
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Investigate liability correctly
We review the attack, dog ownership, prior incidents, insurance coverage, witnesses, records, and available evidence.
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Negotiate from strength
Our team handles insurers, documentation, settlement demands, lien issues, and litigation strategy when needed.
What To Do After a Dog Bite
The first steps can protect your claim.
Dog bite claims can become complicated quickly. Medical documentation, photos, witness information, and insurance communication can affect the outcome.
Seek medical attention
Dog bites can involve infection risk, puncture wounds, scarring, nerve damage, and follow-up care. Medical records help connect the injuries to the attack.
Document the injuries
Photos, treatment notes, witness names, dog owner information, and incident reports can help preserve evidence before memories fade.
Do not rush a settlement
Early offers may not account for scarring, future treatment, emotional trauma, lost wages, or the long-term impact of the injury.
Speak with an attorney early
Early legal review helps identify coverage, preserve evidence, and prevent the insurance company from undervaluing the claim.
Insurance Companies Move Fast
Do not let the insurance company minimize a dog bite injury.
After a dog attack, insurers may argue the injury is minor, dispute the seriousness of scarring or trauma, or ask for a quick release before your full medical outlook is clear. Having counsel involved early helps protect the value of your claim.
- Be careful with recorded statementsEarly statements can be used later to reduce or dispute your claim.
- Do not settle before healing is clearScarring, therapy, infection treatment, or future procedures may not be obvious at first.
- Make sure all damages are documentedMedical expenses, wage loss, pain, trauma, scarring, and future care all matter.
Your Attorney
Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Linda is a skilled litigator with the ability to negotiate favorable settlements on behalf of her clients. She works to save clients time, money, and emotional distress through settlement negotiations, while remaining fully prepared to litigate when settlement efforts fail.
Linda recognizes that a serious injury to one person can affect the whole family. She works hard to obtain the results her clients need and deserve after preventable injuries.
30+Years of litigation and advocacy experience
AVPreeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell
PIPersonal injury settlement and litigation experience
What We Handle
Dog bite damages can be physical, financial, and emotional.
A dog bite can leave more than a visible wound. Victims may face medical care, scarring, emotional distress, and disruptions to work or daily life.
- Emergency care, surgery, therapy, and follow-up treatment
- Scarring, disfigurement, and long-term physical limitations
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, fear, anxiety, and emotional trauma
- Insurance delays, denials, and low settlement offers
Why VHD Law
A strategic legal team for a stressful injury.
We help clients avoid common mistakes, understand Wisconsin dog bite claims, and pursue a settlement that reflects the full impact of the attack.
- Communication with insurance companies
- Review of medical documentation and injury impact
- Settlement demand preparation and negotiation
- Litigation readiness when negotiation is not enough
Potential Compensation
What your dog bite claim may include.
Every case is different, but a properly prepared dog bite claim should account for the full impact of the attack, not only the first bill.
Medical expenses
Future treatment costs
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Scarring or disfigurement
Emotional trauma
Loss of consortium
Wrongful death damages
Our Process
Clear next steps after a dog bite.
The goal is simple: clarify your options, protect your claim, and move toward the best possible resolution.
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Free case review
Tell us what happened and get a clear legal perspective on your dog bite injury claim.
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Evidence review
We examine medical records, photos, witness information, owner details, coverage, and liability questions.
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Demand strategy
We organize the case and pursue a fair settlement through strategic negotiation.
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Litigation ready
If settlement does not work, we are prepared to protect your rights in court.
StrictWisconsin Dog Bite Liability Issues
CareMedical Documentation and Future Treatment
ProofPhotos, Witnesses, Reports and Coverage
FreeInitial Case Review With VHD Law
Trusted Excellence
Recognized, rated, and trusted.
Client Testimonials
Real stories from clients we’ve helped.
These are real testimonials from Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. clients, pulled from the testimonials page.
★★★★★
“Linda has a way of making you feel protected, and with the amount of experience and knowledge she has, you have no choice but to feel you are working with the best.”
★★★★★
“Linda is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest and sincere. Her knowledge and expertise are unmatched in the courtroom. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”
Wisconsin Locations
Four offices. One legal team.
Questions After a Dog Bite
Dog Bite FAQ
You do not pay a fee unless we win your case. Your first consultation is free, and we can explain the fee structure before you move forward.
Dog owners may be responsible for damages caused by their dogs. The facts, ownership, insurance coverage, prior incidents, and the circumstances of the attack all matter.
Be careful before accepting an early offer. The full impact of a dog bite may involve future treatment, scarring, emotional trauma, wage loss, and other damages that may not be clear immediately.
Depending on the facts, a claim may include medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring, loss of consortium, and wrongful death damages.
Early legal guidance can help preserve evidence, identify coverage, document damages, and prevent the insurance company from undervaluing the claim.
Free Consultation
Injured in a dog bite attack?
Do not let the insurance company decide what your recovery is worth. Speak with VHD Law and get a clear strategy for your next step.