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Dog bite victims routinely suffer a variety of serious, painful injuries, many of which require long-term care and may result in permanent scarring. In fact, nearly 20% of the almost 4.5 million dog bites that occur in the United States every year become infected, leading to further medical expenses and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Your steps immediately after being bitten can minimize these risks while improving your chances of collecting compensation from the owner.

4 Steps to Take After a Dog Bite

1. Seek Medical Attention

Having serious injuries looked at by a professional can help minimize scarring and improve your outcome, but you should also seek medical attention for seemingly minor injuries. Dog bite victims are at risk of infection from MRSA, rabies, and a variety of other viruses and bacteria.

2. Identify the Dog

dog bite victimsIf possible, find out where where the dog who bit you lives, and note the address. If you can't, write down everything you can remember as soon as the attack is over—especially a description of the animal—to provide to police and animal control later.

3. Take Photos

Photographic evidence can be crucial for proving the extent of your injuries and collecting damages from the owner's insurer. Take pictures of your injuries, both before you get treated and after your wounds have been cleaned up.

4. Hire an Attorney

Insurers often offer dog bite victims low settlements that don't adequately cover their injuries in the hopes that they will simply accept it. A personal injury attorney will know how to collect the evidence necessary to prove liability and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf.


 

Since 1958, the attorneys at Gregory S. Young Co., LPA have been providing Cincinnati dog bite victims with the aggressive representation and expert guidance they deserve. Visit their website or Facebook now to learn more about how they can help, and call (513) 721-1077 to schedule a consultation at one of their offices today.

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