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Dog bites are a very common personal injury in the United States, where the probability of being attacked or bitten is 1 in 50.
Although it may seem simple or unimportant, a dog bite can cause its victim serious physical, emotional, and economic injuries, which is why it is always advisable to consult a personal injury attorney to initiate a process that guarantees the medical care and financial compensation that the incident generates.
According to the World Health Organization, around 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, of which between 10 and 20 result in the death of the victim.
To a large extent, the death toll is due to the fact that the victim of the incident does not have the legal and personal support necessary to guarantee that an appropriate process is carried out, especially in the medical field since rabies transmission and lack of medical supervision have lethal consequences.
Thus it can be seen that bites are a delicate matter and the laws for their treatment may vary according to each State, however, in most cases a negligence lawsuit can be filed against the owner of the pet that caused the attack.
Aspects to be compensated for dog bites:
- Medical expenses:
Coverage of all expenses related to the incident from ambulances to surgical interventions.
- Lost income:
In the event of generating a temporary or permanent disability or incapacity, there is grounds to request payment of income that is not received due to the injury caused by the pet.
- Property damage:
In the event that the dog has entered your property or has caused damage to your belongings at the time of the incident.At Conexión Legal we offer free advice for dog bite cases; contact us through this channel via the WhatsApp icon or Schedule your Consultation and explore solution alternatives for your case.At Conexión Legal we understand the severity of these cases, which is why we share a step-by-step process to follow in this situation.
What to do in case of dog bites:
- Once you receive emergency medical attention for the incident, contact Conexión Legal at 1-800-201-1220 to receive free and immediate legal advice.
- Collect all information that may be useful in the case, recreate the situation and share every detail with your trusted attorney.
- Take photographic evidence of the injuries caused by the pet.
- Request the medical records of the treatment received as a result of the bites.
Only in the United States the probability of suffering dog bites is 1 in 50, with children being the primary victims of these with the aggravating factor that due to their size and physical build, they are regularly attacked in the head or neck, increasing not only the danger of the injuries but the mortality rate for the same reason in the child population.
Check the frequently asked questions for dog bite cases and call us to explore your options. Receive free consultations with personal injury attorneys, who will be in charge of achieving the best possible settlement for each case and best of all, in Spanish.
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