Dog Bites Occurring

Each year, more than 800,000 people receive medical treatment for dog bites. Millions more experience relatively minor dog bites that do not require medical attention. Unfortunately, the victims who suffer the most serious dog bite injuries are often children, and because of their height they are often bitten in the face—meaning that reconstructive surgery may be necessary. Although the majority of attacks are made by species known for aggressive behavior, such as pit bulls, fatal dog bites are often committed by dogs that haven’t previously shown signs of dangerous behavior. California state law makes the dog owner strictly liable for any attacks that his or her dog makes. If you are bitten by a dog, make sure that you get in touch with our highly-qualified Fresno dog bite lawyer who can help you get the compensation you deserve. 

If you do find yourself at the receiving end of a dog bite, make sure that you identify the dog quickly. Doing so makes it possible to receive compensation from the dog’s owner, and also prevents you from having to undergo painful treatment for rabies. Once you have made a positive identification of the dog and the owner, the next step is to get medical attention as quickly as possible. If you have been bitten in the face, you may need to see a plastic surgeon for reconstructive surgery. One you are released by medical personnel, it is important that you contact our experienced Fresno dog bite lawyers who can launch an investigation immediately. 

If you are bitten by a dog, serious injury may result. In addition, you may experience a great deal of emotional distress because dog attacks are frightening experiences. If you are seriously injured, you must also deal with medical bills and lost wages, and some injuries may even turn out to be life-altering. You will need the help of a highly-experienced Fresno dog bite attorney to keep the dog owner’s insurance company from cheating you out of your full compensation. Often insurance companies will call soon after they have been informed of the incident by the dog owner. The whole reason for this is to try to get information to use against you in court so they can minimize the amount they have to pay you. 

Get in touch with a Fresno attorney who can keep the insurance company at bay and make sure you get all the compensation that is yours under the law.