When injured as the result of a dog attack, there are some important things you must do and know.

First, you should know that you have the absolute right to recover compensation for your injuries provided that you did not provoke the dog and you that had a legal right to be where you were.

Second, you should know that if the dog owner has home-owners insurance, that his home- owners insurance will be responsible for this claim.

Third, you should now that the dog owner’s insurance company will try to allege that you were at fault for this accident by provoking the dog or that you were in a place where you had no right to be.

Finally, you should know that dog bite injuries typically involve long term and permanent injuries to your body that will require expert opinion testimony, typically from a plastic surgeon.

This is what you must do.

First, you should file a police report immediately.  The owner of the dog needs to be identified and the facts of the occurrence documented.  The dog should be checked by the authorities for licensing, up-to-date vaccinations and past history of attacks.

Second, you should obtain the names and addresses of all witnesses so that you will be able to prove exactly what and how it happened.. 

Third, you should seek medical treatment immediately.  It is important that all of your injuries are fully and completely documented.  There may be injuries sustained from a dog attack that will not be apparent to you at first, such as nerve trauma.  There will be scars that will not be visible for months later.  There will be other effects from the dog bite that will not manifest themselves for weeks or months later.  It is vitally important that you preserve your rights for full and fair compensation that all of your injuries be documented at the time of the accident. 

Finally, you should retain an attorney immediately

Your initial consultation with the Law Offices of Charles J. Gale is free and you will be under no obligation.  We will discuss with you your rights and provide you a free and comprehensive evaluation of your case. We will explain to you in detail in steps involved in prosecuting your claim.  At no time will you be charged a fee unless we collect.

At the Law Offices of Charles J. Gale, your questions are welcome. No office visit is necessary. If you are disabled, we will visit you at your home or hospital. 

Call the Law Offices of Charles J. Gale for your free consultation.

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