Man’s best friend is said to be the dog. That may be the case, but each month hundreds of thousands of men, women and children are bitten by dogs, often leaving their victims with lifelong physical and emotion scars. Dog bites are also more common than people think. In 1994, the most recent year of comprehensive dog bite data, about 4.7 million dog bites occurred in the United States. In addition, about 800,000 of these dog bites required medical treatment. If you or someone you know has suffered from a dog bite injury, contact our law firm now. With over two decades of experience and knowledge about dog bite injury cases, the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm will help you recover the settlement you deserve.

In the event of a dog bite attack, the following action is advisable:

• Seek Medical attention. Dog bites frequently lead to infection and may become more serious if left untreated. If the bite is especially serious, going to an emergency room or calling an ambulance immediately is advisable.
• Identify the dog and the dog owner or person responsible for the dog at the time of the bite. The owner is usually the party held liable for your dog bite injuries.
• Report the dog attack. Report the attack to a local animal control center or to the police and/or sheriff’s department. If the dog was a stray, describe the dog and the location in which the attack occurred. While rare, rabies may be transmitted and it is fatal if left untreated.
• Take photos. As soon as possible, take photos of the injuries associated with the dog bite, any clothing that was destroyed during the dog attack, the site in which the attack occurred, and the dog that attacked you.
• Contact an experienced attorney about your dog bite case.

Generally, the dog owner is held strictly liable for a dog attack. However, other responsible parties may include a dog keeper, dog walker, or sometimes a landlord.

Contact our Experienced Attorneys

Contacting a lawyer as soon as possible after a dog bite attack is extremely important. Insurance companies will be pressuring you to settle your case cheaply and quickly. Almost all dog bite settlements occur through insurance and not the personal assets of the dog owner. An experienced dog bite lawyer can help you determine if a settlement is fair or if an insurance company is selling you short. Contact the experienced attorneys at the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today for a free no-obligation consultation to learn about your legal rights.

Resource Links

DogBites.org
DogBites.org is a national dog bite victim group that seeks to reduce dog attacks. Visit their site to learn more about dog bite injuries, the most dangerous dogs, other dog bite victims, and how to avoid dog bites.

Animal Control Centers
Visit this site to contact an animal control center in your state to report a dog bite attack.