If you're bitten by a dog or see someone else attacked, you can defend yourself.There are strict laws against dog bites injuries. A dog bite victim can often suffer from psychological damages as well. In this situation the dog's owner is likely to be legally liable for your injury. The lawyers at Kanner and Pintaluga pursue cases for many different types of injuries caused from dog bites.

1. Things To Do When Bitten by a Dog

2. Get the Names and Phone Numbers of
the Dog's Owner
Even if you don't think you'll be
asking for any money, get the dog
owner's name and address. You
may change your mind the next
day, when you discover that
jumping out of the way of that
lunging dog has given you a
swollen ankle.

3. Get Any Witnesses' Names
You may need them to back up your
version of what happened if you and the
dog's owner later disagree or if you don't
know who owns the dog. Animal control
authorities may be able to find the dog from
your description and then find its owner.

4. Get Medical Attention
If your injury is serious enough to require
medical attention, get it quickly. Keep
records of doctor's office or hospital visits
and copies of bills. You won't have much of
a chance of getting reimbursed for your
medical expenses unless you can
document what you paid.

5. Report The Incident
This is especially important if the dog wasn't wearing a license tag
and you don't know who owns it. Many cities and some states
require that a dog that bites someone be quarantined, to see if the
dog is rabid, for seven to 20 days, either at the owner's home or in
the dog pound.

6. Damages Recovering
Depending on the seriousness of
injuries resulting from an animal
attack, you may be entitled to
recover for:
• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage.
In some instances, you may also
be entitled to punitive damages,
which are awarded to punish
someone for his or her behavior.

7. Getting Help
If an animal has bitten you or a loved one,
you may be entitled to recover damages
for any injuries that resulted. Determining
your legal rights can be complicated, and
it may be unclear who to bring a claim
against.
To ensure that you receive just
compensation, you should consider
contacting an attorney with experience
handling dog/animal bite cases.

8. If you or a family member has suffered injuries in a dog bite attack,
you may contact Kanner & Pintaluga at :-
kpattorney.com
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(561) 424-0032