Dog Bites

If a dog has attacked you or your child, it is critical to identify the owner or caretaker as soon as possible. Get contact information for the owner or person in charge of the dog as well as any witnesses. Ask the owner if the dog has any diseases and is up to date on vaccinations. As soon as possible after a dog bite, seek emergency medical attention and treatment. Tell the treating physician that you have been bitten by a dog and have them evaluate you for injuries and potential illnesses. If you have been bitten

in the face, ask to have your injury looked at by a cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgery specialist. Victims of dog bites and even dog owners may not be aware that a dog bite injury may be covered under insurance. Many homeowner insurance policies and renter insurance policies cover dog bite injuries. An umbrella policy may also cover animal inflicted injuries.
Dog bites can cause serious harm and possibly disfigurement, especially if the victim is bitten in the face. Dog bite injuries may involve:

Abrasions
Broken bones
Eye injuries
Facial disfigurement
Finger injuries
Infections
Lacerations
Neck injuries
Nose injuries
Punctures
Rabies
Spinal cord injuries
Vision loss

We will represent you and seek the recovery damages that you are entitled to that include:

medical expenses
lost wages
future earnings
future medical care
pain and suffering
grief and sorrow
mental suffering
loss of quality of life and
other possible damage claims.

Act Promptly
There are time limits for you to act, called statutes of limitations, which require you to bring a lawsuit within a limited period or risk losing the right to seek a recovery. If you have any question, you should contact us by either clicking here for e-mail or call us at 615-352-8326 and ask for Patrick Johnson.