Injured by a Dog or Other Animal in Oklahoma?

When an animal turns aggressive, the consequences can be painful, traumatic, and expensive. From deep bite wounds to broken bones, hospital bills, and time off work, the impact of an animal attack is serious.

Fortunately, Oklahoma law protects dog bite victims. If you were lawfully on the property where the attack occurred and did not provoke the animal, you may be entitled to compensation.

What Oklahoma Law Says About Dog Bites

Dog owners are legally responsible for injuries their pets cause. This includes:
✅ Bites that occur on public property
✅ Attacks on private property when the victim was lawfully present
✅ Incidents where the victim did not provoke the animal

Whether it's a neighbor’s pet or a dog in a public space, if you were attacked, you have rights.

Dog Bites Are Serious — Especially for Children

Dog bites can lead to:

  • Permanent scarring

  • Crushed or broken bones

  • Lengthy hospital stays

  • Missed work and income

Children are especially vulnerable, often suffering the most severe injuries — particularly to the face and head.

Dog Attacks on Workers and Public Servants

Certain jobs place people at greater risk of animal attacks. If you're a:

  • Postal worker

  • Utility worker

  • Meter reader

You may be eligible for compensation under Oklahoma law. Dog owners must control their animals — even on private property.

Public Places Defined by Law

  • Under Oklahoma law, public places include:

    • Parks and playgrounds

    • Streets, sidewalks, and alleyways

    • Private businesses open to the public

    • Entertainment venues

If you were bitten in one of these areas, the Oklahoma City dog bite attorneys at Bennett | Vernier can help you pursue a claim.

Dog Bite Statistics You Should Know

📍 Someone is bitten by a dog every minute in the U.S.
📍 1 in 100 ER visits involves a dog bite
📍 3 in 5 dog bite victims are children
📍 Pit bulls account for 1/3 of fatal dog attacks, despite making up only 2% of the dog population

🐄 Other Animal Attacks and Property Damage

Oklahoma law doesn’t just cover dog bites. Owners of livestock and other domestic animals (like cattle, goats, horses, or pigs) must keep their animals properly restrained.

You may be entitled to compensation if:

  • Loose animals damaged your property

  • Your neighbor's animals graze on your land or eat your feed

  • You cared for someone’s livestock and weren’t paid

  • A dog attacked and killed your livestock

While professionals in rodeo and livestock shows may assume some risk, spectators and bystanders still have legal protections.

📞 Get Help Today — Free Strategy Session

Don’t let someone else’s negligence cost you your health or financial stability. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog or other animal, contact the Oklahoma City dog bite attorneys at Bennett | Vernier today.

📍 Call (405) 456-0404 to schedule your strategy session.