Have you suffered a dog bite injury? If so, you may have a legal claim. Dog bites not only cause immediate physical damage, but they also put you at risk for developing an infection and contracting dangerous diseases. Some bites can cause you to lose wages as well due to pain.
Seek Medical Attention
If you have been bitten by a dog, seek medical attention immediately. This will reduce the risk of developing an infection from the bacteria in the dog’s mouth. The wound will need to be cleaned by a medical professional.
Contact Animal Control
You should also contact animal control. They can access the dog’s medical records to ensure that it has been fully vaccinated. A fully vaccinated dog poses less of a risk to you than a dog who has missed shots, especially when it comes to rabies shots.
Seek Legal Advice
After you have contacted animal control and received medical treatment for your injuries, your next step should be to contact a Dog bites and animal attacks lawyer in your area. If you are around the Malden, MA an area, contacting the Law Offices of Burton J. Hass will ensure that you receive the best possible legal representation. With over 30 years of experience and personal injury cases, and dog bite cases, Burton Hass will fight for your right to compensation, and ensure that the dog is safe to be around people before it is released from animal control custody.
What About the Dog?
What happens to the dog will depend on the location where the bite happened. Some counties still follow the “One-Bite-Rule.” This law has existed for years and is considered to be an “old law.” There are three main reasons this law is still in place:
1. To prevent a dangerous dog from being free.
2. To protect the owner under certain situations.
3. To hold the owner responsible if they know the dog will bite.
Many states have altered, or completely in eliminated portions of the “One-Bite Rule.” They have done this so that the owner can be held responsible financially and legally. In some cases, the owner is not found responsible for the dog’s actions. If the person who was bitten provoked the dog or trespassed on the owner’s property, they are not responsible for the bite.
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