Injury Lawyer Explains the Process of Dog Bite Cases in Chandler
by Chandler Dog Bite Attorneys - Mark Breyer
If you have been bitten by a dog in the first thing that you should do is make sure that the incident has been reported to animal control. Once the incident is reported to animal control, you will be able to get an incident report number by the Animal Control. The next step is to make sure you get the necessary medical treatment that you need from the Chandler dog bite.
Like humans, dogs have a large spectrum of behaviors, personalities, and tendencies. On one end of the spectrum are examples like Newfoundland dogs, renowned for their maternal qualities and rescue instincts, and on the other end are aggressive or highly defensive dogs responsible for over 300,000 injuries each year. Of course, in between are millions of loveable household pets. Unfortunately, over 4 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Arizona law holds owners entirely liable injuring others. So if you are bitten by a dog then the owner is responsible for your bite. It is important to make sure that you gather information so that you know who the owner of the dog is that bit you. Another important thing after a dog bite is to make sure that you take pictures of your injuries.
Knowing the owner of the dog
Many times, bite cases can become complex if you cannot find the owner of the dog. Also, when it comes to dog attacks, it is important to know who the owner of the dog is so that you can see if they have homeowner's insurance. When people are renting homes, they may have coverage for dog bites as well. Only an experienced injury lawyer will be able to know what insurance coverage apply to each individual case.
Children are most likely to be the victims of dog attack
Children are the group most likely to be bitten by a dog. For that reason, we advise that if you are in Chandler and visiting friends or at shops or out and about that you keep your child away from any strange dogs. A lot of times people like their children to not be afraid of dogs, but at the same time it is important to make sure that your child is not involved in an injury. If your child goes up to a strange dog, it is not unrealistic that the dog is not going to bite your child. Although most dogs are sweet and do not bite, you never know what dogs will bite. There are many dog owners who say that there dog would never bite anyone and then there dog seriously injures another person or even gives another person fatal injuries. Dog attacks are very brutal and people, especially children, often sustain very serious injuries. We have handled many cases where dog have bit children on the face requiring extensive plastic surgery. Especially for a little girl these scars can be very traumatic. We have handled all sorts of dog bite cases and every victim is traumatized to some extent because they trusted the dog. Some dogs have even been family members who have bit invited guest or other family members.
Instincts of a Dog Bite Attack
One thing to be aware of is the instincts of a dog. If you see a dog starting to growl, bark, or back away that might be the sign that they are going to bite a person nearby. The tail is also a good indicator of a dog's mood. If the tail is stiff, vertical and sticking straight out behind the dog then that is a sign that the dog feels threatened and defensive. The dog's tail will hang flat against the dog when they are relaxed and will be raised, vertical, and wagging when they are happy and feel comfortable or excited.
Another area to beware of dogs is when they are feeding. Dogs are extremely protective and easily provoked into aggression while they are at their food bowls or chewing on a toy. Many bites occur when people interrupt the dog while he/she is are eating. At that point, a dog's survival instincts kick in and the dog will snap at the person who is coming near them and snap at the closest body part. Surprising a dog when the dog is sleeping generally is another area where dogs may be surprised and attack an individual causing serious injury.
Keeping all evidence to pursue your Dog Bite Claim
If you have been bit by a dog and seen a doctor, the next step is to make sure that you collect all the evidence. Keep your clothes, shoes or any other evidence that shows that you were bit by the dog. Typically, the owner will be near the individual when the dog attacks, however, we have had many cases where owners deny their dog bit the person causing serious injury. Thus, it is important to make sure that you keep any evidence that depicts your injury or that the dog bit you.
Although all dog bite attacks in Chandler are different, typically it is best to make sure you get all the required treatment. Most bite victims require seeing a plastic surgeon or an orthopedic doctor. The injury will depend and vary between each victim. It is important to make sure that if you do need to see a plastic surgeon that you seen a surgeon who has experience with dog attacks. Most injured victims also .
require a lot of follow up careLet an experienced Lawyer Handle Your Dog Bite Attack Case
After a certain point of gathering all the evidence showing the dog bite and the medical documentation, the negotiations with the insurance company will begin. If it is a child who was bitten by the dog, the settlement ultimately needs to be approved at court. It is very important to speak to an experienced injury lawyer who knows how to collect the evidence, how to gauge the future medical bills, future plastic surgery, and another present and future expenses incurred so that this can all be presented to the insurance company or the dog owner.
Call The Husband And Wife Law Team
If you would like to have a free consultation with dog bite lawyers in Chandler, Arizona, call now experienced injury attorneys, Alexis and Mark Breyer. Mark is a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death law and as a law team we have experience in handling these types of cases. We have successfully settled and litigated dog bite claims. Each case is different but what is all the same is that if you are the victim of a dog attack then it is best if you talk to the best injury lawyer. Contact our office today and get all your legal questions answered.
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