Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend, but at times, they are not so friendly. When you get bitten by a dog, the results are typically mild. However, if the dog bite is especially severe and it is from a dog that is not your own, you may want to take legal action against the dog owner. If you get bitten by a dog and the bite is more than mild or you have other reason to believe the dog owner was being negligent in some way, here’s what you should know.
Get Medical Attention
First and foremost, you should seek medical attention for your injuries. Dog bites can be severe, and if you’re unfamiliar with the dog who bit you, there may be other health issues to be concerned about. Seeing a doctor or another medical professional is the best way to make sure you are properly taken care of and are cleared of other diseases that may have been transmitted to you during the bite.
Report the Bite
Report the bite to the local authorities in your area so that you are aware. Making a formal complaint is the first step toward getting compensation and making sure your claim is formal and official.
Record Evidence
Make sure you record any evidence you can. That includes speaking with any witnesses to the bite, taking photos of the injury you incur, and making sure that you keep all receipts and records associated with costs you had to pay as a result of your bite. This could also include any record of missed work as a result of your dog bite.
Seek Legal Representation
If you’ve suffered a severe dog bite that left you with high medical bills or other losses, you should retain the help of an attorney. An experienced personal injury lawyer will work with you and help you recover the costs you deserve. If you intend to recover costs from your dog bite, having the help of a lawyer can improve your odds of winning.
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- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
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- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
