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This page has been written and edited by a team of experienced legal writers . This page was approved by Managing Partner, Michael Saile who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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- September 28, 2024
Injuries in Doylestown Dog Bite Cases
Dog bites can leave victims with severe injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Spinal injuries
- Facial scars
- Rabies
- Permanent scars
- Puncture wounds
- Nerve damage
- Infections
Additionally, many victims experience emotional effects. They may be fearful around dogs and may have anxiety when visiting places where a dog will be present. Each case is different, meaning the outcome will also differ.
A dog bite can occur in many different situations. For example, it can happen while you are visiting with a friend on their property or while you’re walking down the street. Pennsylvania dog bite law is complex, but our Doylestown dog bite lawyer can help you recover the compensation you need.
Our team of Doylestown personal injury lawyers is familiar with the physical and emotional consequences of dog bites, and we are here to help you.
Handling A Dog Bite
It can be overwhelming to take action after a dog bite. However, it is important to take the following steps:
- Seek medical care: Your health is our first priority. It is best to seek medical care immediately after suffering a dog bite. Even if the bite does not appear serious initially, it can get much worse quickly. If the dog is not current on its shots, rabies is also a possibility.
- Document the process: You should document the event. We need to demonstrate where the dog bite took place as well as show evidence of the damages.
- Report the dog bite: By reporting the bite, officials can check the dog’s rabies shot history and if there are any previous reports of animal attacks. We can also have the dog listed as a dangerous dog.
Completing these steps is not only important in preventing the dog from biting another person, but it is also vital to building your case.
It is also necessary to complete these steps in a timely manner. Pennsylvania requires us to file all dog bite cases within two years of the date of the bite. Failing to file within the time period can make you ineligible for compensation, regardless of the details of your case. Begin this process as soon as possible by calling a member of our team today at 215-642-2335.
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We know dog bite cases can come with significant financial consequences. We will work to get you the compensation you deserve. Depending on where the dog bite took place, we may seek compensation through the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance. It is also possible that a settlement is a part of your case.
There are some costs that might exceed insurance coverage, such as pain and suffering or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We work to get the following costs covered:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Counseling services
- Plastic surgery procedures
- Disability
- Loss of benefits
The dog’s owner may attempt to place some of the blame on you. Fortunately, due to Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law, we can still seek compensation for any percentage of the injury that is not your fault. By investigating the details of the case, we can determine the negligence of the dog’s owner.
Get Help from a Dog Bite Lawyer in Doylestown, PA
Suffering a dog bite can leave you with expensive and life-changing injuries. In most cases, a dog bite occurs because the owner did not take appropriate steps to restrain the dog or notify visitors. If you are dealing with injuries resulting from a negligent dog owner, we will fight to get you the justice you deserve.
We also assist you in reporting the dog bite, so other adults and children do not become a victim to the dog’s dangerous actions. Call to see how a Doylestown dog bite attorney can help you: 215-642-2335.
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