Dog Bite Lawyers in Bowling Green, KY

A dog bite is a very traumatic injury that can cause permanent injury, scarring, or even death. Many people in the United States are bitten by animals each year, and there are approximately 4.5 million victims attacked by dogs annually, according to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

Most victims of dog bites are children, with the rate of dog-bite-related injuries being highest for those five to nine-years-old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites.

Any dog can bite, but there are certain breeds that are more likely to bite than others, and circumstance plays a role as well, including:

• Unaltered male dogs are more likely to bite and attack;
• A female dog with puppies will bite if threatened;
• Dogs that are hungry, or suddenly awakened, will attack more quickly than they would otherwise; and
• Some dog owners breed and train their dogs for aggression.

If you were bitten by a dog in Bowling Green, our attorneys can help to try and recover the compensation you need to heal after your injury. Fill out our free case evaluation form to see what our dog bite attorneys could do for you.

Typical Dog Bite Injuries

According to the CDC, the typical injuries and diseases associated with dog attacks may include:

• Lacerations;
• Bleeding;
• Nerve damage;
• Broken bones;
• Scarring;
• Rabies infection;
• Pasteurella infection;
• MRSA infection; and
• Tetanus infection.

How to Respond to a Dog Bite

If you or a loved one is bitten by a dog, you should understand the steps to preserve a legal claim against the owner of the dog that bit you. Consider these tips after you suffer a dog attack in Bowling Green:

• Get immediate medical attention: If the bite pierced your skin, seek medical help immediately. Animal bites carry pathogens that can make you ill. A bite wound delivers those germs under the skin and could cause serious infection beyond the damage of the bite.
• Notify authorities: Dogs or cats that bite must be quarantined. If you are bitten by an unfamiliar dog that has fled, try to remember where it came from and what it looked like. Report the description to the doctor, or to law enforcement officers called to the scene.
• Photographs: Take photographs of the location where you were bitten and the dog if possible. Identifying the dog is critical to ensure you are not exposed to rabies. It is also important to locate the pet owner for purposes of liability.
• Speak with an attorney: Contact an experienced dog bite attorney in Bowling Green as soon as possible.

What Can I Recover From a Dog Bite Lawsuit?

If you or someone you love is the victim of a serious dog bite, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of wages, property damage, and more.

Our dog bite attorneys in Bowling Green will fight on your behalf to try and prove fault on the part of the dog owner to recover the maximum compensation for your injury. To learn more about how our dog bite attorneys may be able to help you, please fill out our free, no-risk case evaluation form today.