Dog Bite Injuries In El Centro ~

January 22, 2012
By Kerckhoff Law, APC on January 22, 2012 2:07 AM |

Dog Vicious.jpgHave you or a loved one been bitten or attacked by an El Centro dog? Enduring a vicious dog bite attack can be extremely traumatic, and may cause severe and long-lasting injuries.

What Should You Do After A Dog Bite Attack?
Seek medical treatment promptly. A dog bite may become infected. Therefore, contact a doctor immediately for treatment. If the bite is serious and you or a loved one are in immediate medical distress, it would be wise to call an ambulance or go to the emergency room as soon as possible.

Identify the dog that bit you. Identify the dog that attacked you and obtain the dog owner's contact information. The dog owner is the responsible party in a dog bite situation, and the dog owner's home insurance company is usually the entity that will pay for a dog bite injury claim.

Report the dog bite attack. Report the dog bite attack to the local county animal control agency or sheriff's department. Provide them with information about the dog, including the owner's name and address. If the dog is a stray, describe the appearance of the dog as well as the location of the attack.

Take photos of the dog bite injuries. Take photographs of all visible injuries, including lacerations, punctures, and wounds. Also, take photos of any torn or bloody clothing. If possible, take photographs of the dog itself and the location of where the bite occurred.

If you or a loved one is seriously injured or killed by a dog, you will need an experienced El Centro dog bite attorney to navigate the legal system for you, to ensure your family's financial future and health is kept intact.