What To Do After A Dog Bite
Dog bites are a more common occurrence than you might think, but all too often dog attacks go unreported. Dog bite laws are on the books for a reason, and the California dog bite lawyers of Nadrich and Cohen would like to remind you of what to do and what to expect if you are bitten.
The first thing you should do is to notify the authorities; in this case the Board of Animal Control and/or the police. All bites are also to be reported to the local Health Department. Report what happened to the Board of Animal Control so that the offending dog is quarantined for a 10-day period in order to check for rabies. And of course obtain immediate medical treatment and be proactive in continuing to obtain treatment as needed.
Being bitten by an animal can be a traumatic experience. Damage from dog bites can include disfigurement, muscle damage, and broken bones. In the past we have seen children bitten throughout their face who required many surgeries to heal, as well as victims with nerve damage who developed a rare disorder called Reflex Sympathetic Dystropathy, or RSD. With so much that could potentially go wrong it pays to be careful around animals you don’t know.
If there is insurance to cover the loss do not rush to settle your claim. And never underestimate the insurance adjuster. You need an experienced dog bite law firm such as Nadrich and Cohen to help you obtain the full amount of compensation you deserve for your injuries.
When dealing with adjusters, remember never to provide a statement unless you hire an expert dog bite laws firm to represent you first. This way terms and conditions of the insurance company statement can be set first. Also, you should never sign any forms presented to you by the insurance company and you should document all insurance, medical, and police documents related to your case.
Insurance companies always employ professionals to deal with cases such as yours, so why shouldn’t you hire the dog bite specialists at Nadrich and Cohen? Our law firm has handled thousands of personal injury cases including hundreds of dog bite cases. Remember, in California dog bite laws impose a strict liability on dog owners. This means that the victim doesn’t need to show that the owner of a dog had a duty to see that the dog didn’t bite anybody. Here the owner is strictly liable for all injuries his or her dog causes. We specialize in providing those injured by dog bites with financial recovery for their pain, suffering, and medical bills.
The dog bite lawyers at Nadrich and Cohen are specialists in handling every issue of a case. We deal with insurance adjusters, doctors, and defense lawyers representing the insurance companies on a daily basis. If you are seeking to select a attorney for your dog bite case, we have eight offices throughout California to serve you.
Please contact us to help with your case at 800-718-4658 or by emailing us a case evaluation via our online submission form at www.californiadogbites.com.
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