Dog bites can be traumatic and injurious, leaving you with injuries and pain that must be addressed immediately particularly due to the fact that dogs carry the rabies virus and the need to get a shot to ensure that the virus doesn’t multiply in your body, leading to a fatality in just 48 hours. Different states have different laws, but dog bits are usually a sign of negligence from the dog owner and if you dig deeper, you’ll more often than not identify a history of canine aggression and other similar incidents. The reality is that a dog that bites one victim will most likely have a history of biting other individuals, and there’s no greater place to start looking for incriminating information than the animal’s veterinary records. Before we dive deeper however, it is important to note that under personal injury law, any dog owner that is said to not have taken reasonable precautions to protect you or at least warn you about the presence of a cantankerous and potentially dangerous dog may be held liable should their dog attack you, resulting in severe injuries. Consequently, you may be able to recover compensation if you act in a timely manner and retain a personal injury attorney who will help assess the case and take stock of the available evidence and the circumstances behind the incident, something we’d be honored to help you with.

Are you looking for a dog bite compensation attorney? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced dog bite lawyers at McCready Law bring over 50 years of combined experienced to the table, and we’ve helped thousands of Americans just like you over the years seek justice and compensation, helping recover hundreds of millions of dollars for past clients who were injured due to the negligent or sometimes intentional actions of other parties. The McCready Law difference lies in the fact that we are not afraid to litigate should we feel that the case warrants it, such as in the case of a dog mauling and disfigurement and disability arising out of a dog bite.

These cases often mean that the client may need numerous surgeries as well as rehabilitation, therapy and home care for months or even years, and as such, engaging in insurance company negotiations is not in the client’s best interest as litigation will enable you to recover hundreds of thousands more compared to insurance company negotiations and settlements as these tend to be paltry and insufficient. In addition to having a bilingual staff (hablamos Espanol), we also take on cases countrywide and should we feel that our network of attorneys and law firms will better serve you due to your unique needs, we will refer your case to them making sure you get the personalized legal attention you require. All cases are taken up on contingency fee basis, and what this simply means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you’d like a 100% FREE consultation into the true cost of your dog bite injury lawsuit, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to speak with one of our experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate dog bite lawsuit attorneys – our intake team is standing by.

Why Accessing Veterinary Records is Essential After a Dog Bite

Veterinary records provide you with a comprehensive snapshot of the dog’s medical treatments including things like vaccinations, illnesses and behavioral notes. In these records, there may be notes on the dog’s aggression, biting or attacking incidents as well as any behavioral modifications that may have been recommended by the vet. In any personal injury case, documentation plays a vital role in demonstrating that your injuries were inflicted unto you due to some form of negligence which could have also hearkened back to the past displaying similar instances of negligence. The court will be shown via unassailable evidence that the dog owner had a duty of care to prevent harm to you and others, but they breached the same by failing to take steps to mitigate their animal’s aggression or ornery nature.

How To Recover Veterinary Records of The Dog That Bit You

Together with our team, we will start the process by contacting the veterinary clinic that the dog receives care in order to request records from them. While doing so, we will ensure to confirm the dog owner’s name, the dog’s name and breed, date of service, and why we are seeking this information. It is important to be formal in one’s request, so if you contact the clinic either by phone or via email, ensure you are transparent in order to make the clinic understand the urgency of the matter as well as context so you can expedite the case.

Dog Bite Veterinary Records Retrieval Marred by Medical Privacy Laws

In such cases, veterinary clinics will only release information about the dog or its records only until after the clinic has received authorization forms that have been filled and signed by the dog owner. To this end, it is important that HIPAA laws be respected, but also, not have dog owners and clinics use the same to obscure information and obstruct justice. To this end, we may work with you in securing a subpoena to compel these parties to relinquish these records so your case can move forward. While a subpoena can introduce new challenges and make the dog owner adversarial, it is often a necessary evil that must be carried out so you can receive your justice and compensation. Once we receive these records, we will go over them with an expert to determine if there are any mentions of aggression or any behavioral issues.

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Dog bite cases can often be complex and contentious. However, as a victim, you may be able to recover a host of damages such as the cost of medical treatment, pain and suffering arising out of the injuries and the emotional distress you went through due to the bite, lost wages if you had to take significant time out to recover from your injuries, the cost of rehabilitative care, loss of consortium if the injuries impacted your personal or familial relationships, and so much more. Before speaking with anyone, including the insurance company, please reach out to us NOW at 312-444-0214 so we can assess your dog bite claim and provide you with a 100% FREE initial consultation regardless of where you are in the country. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.