We are often contacted by potential clients who have been the victims of a dog bite. The majority of the time, their main question boils down to: “What am I supposed to do now?” Here are a few early steps that can be taken to help build your case.
Call the authorities and have an incident report taken;
If there are any witnesses, be sure to get their contact information. Their eye-witness account will be helpful as your case moves forward;
If possible, try to find out whether the animal has bitten anyone before or is known to be aggressive by neighbors or passersby;
Inquire as to whether the dog owner has homeowner’s insurance. Many policies provide coverage for animal bite incidents;
Follow up with the officer that took the incident report to see if any action is being taken against the animal or the animal’s owner;
Usually, some sort of hearing will be held to determine whether the animal is up to date on shots and whether or not that animal has a history of aggression or bites;
As with any injury, the most important thing is your health. Despite the common saying that “a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s,” there is a risk of infection. Monitor the wound for the telltale signs of infection. If you or someone you know has been a victim of an animal bite, we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Dane was amazing to work with when our daughter was attacked by a dog. He walked us through everything step by step and made sure she was taken care of. When we left after settlement he told me he wished he never has to see us again and I definitely wish the same lol. You don’t want to have to have a personal injury lawyer but if you do you can’t go wrong choosing this firm.
The MJ Firm would be my only recommendation to anyone who has recently been the victim of a dog bite resulting in injuries. The staff is caring and high knowledgeable when it comes to tort claims. A law firm that truly cares about the outcome of their cases for their clients.
Dane was amazing to work with when our daughter was attacked by a dog. He walked us through everything step by step and made sure she was taken care of. When we left after settlement he told me he wished he never has to see us again and I definitely wish the same lol. You don’t want to have to have a personal injury lawyer but if you do you can’t go wrong choosing this firm.
The MJ Firm would be my only recommendation to anyone who has recently been the victim of a dog bite resulting in injuries. The staff is caring and high knowledgeable when it comes to tort claims. A law firm that truly cares about the outcome of their cases for their clients.
Dane was amazing to work with when our daughter was attacked by a dog. He walked us through everything step by step and made sure she was taken care of. When we left after settlement he told me he wished he never has to see us again and I definitely wish the same lol. You don’t want to have to have a personal injury lawyer but if you do you can’t go wrong choosing this firm.
The MJ Firm would be my only recommendation to anyone who has recently been the victim of a dog bite resulting in injuries. The staff is caring and high knowledgeable when it comes to tort claims. A law firm that truly cares about the outcome of their cases for their clients.
AttorneyWalter F. George School of Law, Georgia State Bar, South Carolina State Bar
Leland has collected settlements and verdicts against insurance companies for his catastrophically injured clients in cases involving plant explosions, train derailments, medical malpractice, road construction negligence, product liability, trucking accidents, automobile collisions, workers’ compensation and personal injury complex cases, and premise liability injuries.
He and his law firm were recently recognized by America’s High Stakes Litigators for achieving one of the top 100 settlements in the United States stemming from a plant explosion and workers’ compensation claim.
Areas of Expertise:
Personal Injury, Motorcycle Collisions, Plant Explosions, Medical Malpractice, Home and Commercial Fires, Automobile Collisions, Wrongful Death Commercial Property Shootings and Assault Burns Workers’ Compensation Social Security Product Liability Catastrophic Injuries Train Derailments Bicycle Collisions Tractor-Trailer Collisions Traumatic Brain Injuries
