Pet doors are a convenient method of giving a pet the freedom to come and go as needed on an owner’s property. Unfortunately, pet doors are also a risk to young children who are also small enough to fit through, allowing them to gain access to outside dangers that can put them at risk for serious and sometimes deadly injuries.
If your child has been injured in a pet door accident, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
Pet Door Dangers
The average pet door at 8”x10” is large enough to allow a 40-pound dog easy and comfortable access through. However, young children are often under the recommended maximum weight and size limit, allowing them to get outside of the house unsupervised, putting them in danger of drowning, wandering into the road, becoming lost, or suffering an injury due to any number of hazards.
Legal Liability in Pet Door Accidents
Pet door accidents often fall under product liability claims as a failure to warn. Many pet doors do not contain warnings about the risks these products can pose to young children, warnings that children may be able to fit easily through the door, or that the locking system should always be used when a child is around the door or is unsupervised. Under failure to warn, the product manufacturer, distributor, and anyone in the chain of distribution could be found liable for any injuries or damages your child may have sustained.
If your child suffered an injury due to a pet door, you may have a claim. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to review your case to determine who may be liable for their injuries and what compensation they may be entitled to.
We at Mike Agruss Law are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
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