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Course Information
  • smart_display Format

    Live Online with Live Q&A

  • signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level

    Intermediate

  • work Practice Area

    Personal Injury and Med Mal

Date & Time
  • event Date

    Tuesday, August 12, 2025

  • schedule Time

    1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT

  • timer Program Length

    90 minutes

Credit Information

  • This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.

$197.00
CLE
ALL

This CLE course will guide attorneys representing clients injured by dogs. The panel will discuss identifying all possible defendants, finding insurance coverage, using animal control laws to the plaintiff's advantage, special issues with child victims, and practical strategies to maximize recovery.

Faculty

David M. Zagoria
Partner
The Zagoria Law Firm, LLC

Mr. Zagoria has been practicing law for more than 25 years, serving as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney before becoming a partner in his own law practice. His firm’s sole focus is representing individuals harmed by the negligence of others particularly dog bite injury cases. 

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Matthew E. Cook
Partner
Cook Law Group LLC

After graduating law school, Mr. Cook joined a nationally renowned trial lawyer firm where he spent six years as an associate and five years as a partner handling a broad range of complex, catastrophic injury and death cases across the United States ranging from trucking collisions to product liability claims and everything in between. He is a frequent speaker at trial lawyer seminars, has published numerous articles and has served as an expert witness in several cases. 

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Description

Many attorneys needlessly decline representing dog bite victims because they lack complete information and the right strategies to overcome the unique challenges these cases can present.

 The first step is to identify all possible defendants and not overlook governmental entities or shelters. By recognizing the types of insurance coverage available through homeowners and other types of policies, and correctly understanding their terms, counsel can find overlooked sources of compensation.

 It is also critical that plaintiff's counsel understand theories of liability in their jurisdiction, common defenses, and the role of animal control statutes and any breed-specific laws.

 Counsel must also manage unique issues that can arise when witnesses or defendants are friends and family. If the case is to be settled, counsel must be aware of any settlement options, such as structured settlements, and when victims are children, special rules for court approval.

Listen as our renowned panel discusses the keys to identifying all possible defendants, finding insurance coverage, and other practical strategies for plaintiffs.

Outline

I. Recent trends in dog bite and attack claims

II. Claims and theories of liability; common defenses

III. Plaintiff strategies

Benefits

The panel will review these and other key issues:

  • Who are often overlooked defendants in dog bite cases?
  • How can plaintiffs find insurance coverage for damages?
  • How can animal control laws be leveraged in dog bite cases?
  • What defenses are often raised in dog bite cases?