Dog bite attorney can help after attack - Law

If you, a family member or the family pet has been bitten by a dog, getting coverage for needed medical treatment and tests, as well as any trauma and suffering, only seems fair. But everyone doesn't play be the same code of fairness.

An attorney who specializes in dog bite cases can help ensure that you or your loved one gets the coverage and support in such incidents. When a dangerous dog attacks, you need proper representation to ensure that immediate, but also future, medical needs are addressed. After a dog bite, the last thing you want to deal with are the medical bills that come along with treatment. By having an attorney who specializes in dog bite cases on your side, you have assurance that somebody will fight for you every step of the way and get you the coverage you need for bills. The attorney can also help you get compensation for the pain and suffering you went through in recovery or reimbursement for any income you lost due to the incident.

While the term dangerous dog conjures up images of pit bulls and Rottweilers, know that any breed can be dangerous. If a dog feels provoked or threatened, it can attack regardless of its genetic make-up. Even the American Humane Society notes that there is no evidence that one breeds is more prone to attacks than another.

Many factors go into a dog's likelihood to attack: heredity, socialization, experiences as a puppy, training, health and behavior of the bite victim. But dogs that have more of a tendency to attack are German shepherds, pit bull terriers, Rottweilers, doberman pinchers and chows. In some states, a homeowner or landlord can be help responsible for a dog bite if the canine doing the attack is one of those dangerous breeds.

A statue of limitation does exist for recouping losses from a dog bite attack. In some states, the statue of limitation is only one year. So, it is a good idea to act quickly in the aftermath of a dog bite when the information is fresh in your mind and the bills are current. Quick legal action through a qualified dog bite attorney ensures that the dog owner's will be held liable for the injuries sustained.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog attack, contact a lawyer immediately to discuss your legal options.

When a dog attack occurs, get the injured individual to a hospital emergency room immediately. There is a chance that the dog has rabies and starting proper treatment on the attacked individual can be life-saving. Bites are prone to infection and the more immediate the medical care, the more likely the wound will not become infected.

Then report the incident to police and/or your local animal control agency as soon as possible. The proper authorities will investigate the attack and quarantine the animal until it is certain the animal does not have rabies and the investigation is concluded. The incident report will be vital in any legal action.