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Prestonsburg Dog Bites

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Prestonsburg Dog Bites

A dog bite is a traumatic experience that can result in permanent injury, scarring, or even death. Dog bites are also more common than you would think — approximately 4.5 million victims are attacked by dogs each year in the United States.

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 or a loved one were bitten by a dog in Prestonsburg, we may be able to help. Our attorneys will fight to try and recover the appropriate compensation for your injury, while you focus on your recovery. Fill out our free case evaluation form to see what our dog bite attorneys could do for you.

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    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 you need to take in order to preserve a legal claim against the owner of the dog that bit you. Consider these tips after you suffer a dog bite or attack in Prestonsburg:

    • 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 Prestonsburg 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 in Prestonsburg, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of wages, property damage, and more.

    Our dog bite attorneys in Prestonsburg 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.

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