subject: Dog Bites - What Can Happen If Your Dog Bites Someone? [print this page] If you were the victim in a dog bite attack, you may be able to obtain monetary compensation for your injury. If you are the owner of an animal you may need to obtain a lawyer who works in the field of Civil Litigation. The information on this page is tailored to victims of dog bites and owners of dogs who bite.
Here is what you should do if you are bitten
As one of the hundreds of thousands of people who are bitten by dogs in the country each year, it is important to know that there are many steps that must be taken in the time immediately following the bite. It is advisable that you get advice from a personal injury attorney who has experience in personal injury cases as soon as possible after the incident. Some steps that you can take to assist the lawyer with the case are:
* Take pictures and/or video of all the injuries you sustained and where it happened
* Record any witness information, including names, phone numbers, and addresses
* Keep accurate records of lost time and wages, or lost activities
* Keep accurate records of any expense you incur as a result of the injury (medical, chiropractic, etc.)
What should the dog owner do if your animal bites someone?
* Quickly try to determine the amount of injury.
* Write down what was said by the victim.
* Get the victims name, phone number and address.
* Write down what happened, in your opinion.
* What actions did you take to avoid the incident, what in your opinion caused the incident.
* Contact your homeowners or rental insurance company and report the incident.
Who can you sue?
The majority of the time your claim will be against the homeowners' insurance company or the owner of the animal. It is important to remember that insurance companies have teams of people whose job description is to minimize the company's financial payouts. Additionally, you may be able to sue the owner of the pet.
by: Rob Farris
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