Flickinger Legal Group
Our personal injury law firm helps people who have been injured due to the negligence of others.
We will do everything we can to help injury victims get better in all aspects of your lives.
When a dog attack disrupts your life, you need a legal representative who recognizes the physical and emotional trauma you’re experiencing. At the Flickinger Legal Group, we’ve spent over three decades helping Columbus area residents recover from devastating dog attacks. Our personal injury attorneys know that behind every case is a person dealing with pain, medical bills, and often a profound sense of betrayal when a familiar or trusted animal causes harm. Contact us today for a free consultation with an Ohio dog bite attorney who can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
Dog attacks can happen without warning. One moment you’re walking through your neighborhood, visiting friends, or watching your children play at the park—the next, you’re facing serious injuries that can alter your life. These incidents happen more frequently than most people realize, and they affect individuals across all age groups and backgrounds.
At the Flickinger Legal Group, we’ve seen far too many times how dog attacks can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. Russ Flickinger, our lead attorney, has represented countless Central Ohio residents who never imagined they would need legal help after encountering someone’s pet. While Russ loves dogs himself, he recognizes that irresponsible ownership can lead to tragic consequences for innocent victims.
Ohio law takes dog attacks seriously, establishing clear guidelines that protect victims and hold owners accountable. The state follows what legal professionals call a strict liability approach, meaning dog owners bear responsibility for injuries their pets cause, regardless of whether they knew their dog might be dangerous.
This legal framework exists because lawmakers recognize that dog owners have a fundamental duty to control their animals and protect the public from harm. When owners fail in this responsibility—whether through carelessness, lack of proper restraint, or inadequate supervision—they must answer for the consequences.
What makes Ohio’s approach particularly beneficial for victims is that you don’t need to prove the dog had previously shown aggressive tendencies. Unlike some states that give dogs “one free bite,” Ohio holds owners accountable from the first incident. This means the law is firmly on your side if you’ve been attacked.
When you work with the Flickinger Legal Group, we take a comprehensive approach to building your case. Justin and Russ personally handle every aspect of your claim, from investigating the attack to negotiating with insurance companies. We don’t pass your case off to junior associates or paralegals—when you hire us, you get our direct attention and decades of combined experience.
Our investigation process begins immediately. We’ll work to identify not just the dog’s owner but anyone else who might bear responsibility. This could include property owners who allowed dangerous dogs on their premises, or businesses that failed to properly secure animals under their care. We’ll gather witness statements, photograph your injuries, obtain medical records, and document how this attack has affected your life.
Insurance companies often try to minimize dog bite claims, arguing that injuries aren’t as severe as claimed or that victims somehow provoked the attack. We’ve spent 30 years fighting these tactics. We know their strategies, and we know how to counter them effectively. Our goal is to secure full compensation for everything you’ve endured.
If a dog has attacked you, your first priority should always be your safety and medical care. Even seemingly minor bites require professional medical attention, as infection risks are serious and documentation of injuries is crucial for your case. Once you’re safe and have received initial treatment, contact our office immediately.
Time matters in dog bite cases. Evidence can disappear, witnesses’ memories fade, and Ohio law has a two-year deadline for filing legal action. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can begin protecting your rights and building your case. Don’t let concerns about cost prevent you from seeking help—we work on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a dog attack, you need attorneys with both legal excellence and genuine compassion. At the Flickinger Legal Group, we’re not a massive firm where you become just another case number. When you call our office, you’ll speak with Roxanne, our legal assistant, who knows every client by name. When you meet about your case, you’ll sit down with Russ or Justin personally.
This personal approach means we understand the full impact of what you’re experiencing. We see beyond the medical reports to the person struggling with pain, fear, and uncertainty about the future. Our smaller size allows us to give your case the attention it deserves while maintaining the resources and experience necessary to take on insurance companies and win.
Over the past three decades, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for injury victims throughout Central Ohio. We’ve built our reputation case by case, client by client, always fighting for people rather than corporations or insurance companies. When you choose us, you’re choosing attorneys who will treat you like family and fight for your rights with the same determination we’d bring to our own loved ones’ cases.
Contact us today for your free consultation. Let us show you why Central Ohio residents have trusted us with their most challenging legal matters for over 30 years.
