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What To Do For A Severe Dog Bite – Legal Help Available

Dog Bites or Animal Attacks

Millions of Americans become unwitting victims of dog bites each year, with children being affected the most due to their lack of understanding when it comes to the danger posed by dogs. A dog bite is a serious medical issue, and can lead to health complications if not treated in a timely manner. It is important to know exactly what to do moments after you’ve suffered a serious dog bite since this will help you get the medical and legal help you need to get your life back on track within the shortest amount of time possible.

The Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

Dogs aren’t all the same due to differences in genetic makeup as well as breeding and training. Some of the most serious dog bites tend to come from certain breeds in a more consistent basis.

These include:

  • German shepherds
  • Dobermans
  • Rottweilers
  • Pitbulls

As a rule of thumb, unneutered dogs are less likely to bite, but it’s better to stay clear of any aggressive-looking or unleashed dog that comes upon your path.

Should you suffer a dog bite, here are the most important things you should do:

  • Seek medical help: Call EMS immediately. Don’t assume that the bite you or your loved one suffered is minor and that you don’t need a doctor. Given the risk of infection and diseases such as rabies, having a doctor see the bite is absolutely essential
  • Get the dog owner’s details. This includes their name, number, address, details on whether or not the dog is up to speed on their shots and anything else they may be willing to disclose.
  • Take photos of your wound, the exact location as well as the dog if you can. In addition, get in touch with animal control to report the incident and have someone come over to assess the situation. All these actions will help you in creating a body of evidence which will stand up to scrutiny.

Call us on 877-561-3004, the country’s top dog bite law firm for your free consultation on what to expect over the next few days.

Leave Dog Bite Cases to Experts

We understand that these kinds of events may put a strain on your relationship with you and your neighbors. While you may be tempted to ‘make nice’ and come to a mutual and informal agreement with them, it’s best to let us handle the matter. Should they have homeowner’s insurance, you may get compensated. That being said, this amount is usually so paltry that it won’t cover your medical bills. Contacting us on the other hand will get you a sizeable amount to cater for all your financial concerns as well as compensate you for any emotional or psychological trauma.

Suffered a dog bite? Get legal help today. Call now – 877-561-3004. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.

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