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Nothing is scarier than finding out your child has been attacked by a dog. Studies show that an estimated 885,000 dog bite injuries require medical assistance each year and that around half of these injuries occur to children. There are various steps that you, as a parent or guardian, need to take immediately to ensure that your child is safe and that they receive the care they need. There are also steps you can take in the aftermath of the emergency to help ensure that you receive the compensation your child needs to recover.
The number one priority, if your child is being actively attacked by a dog, is to ensure your child’s safety. Children are much more susceptible to serious injuries due to dog bites due to them being lower to the ground and closer to the dog’s mouth. We encourage you to use whatever means possible to stop the dog, which may include picking up heavy sticks or other tools to fend the dog off and keep it away from your child.
After you get your child to a safe location away from the dog, you need to call 911 or direct someone else to do so. Let law enforcement officials come to the scene of the incident so they can locate the dog and fill out a complete accident report.
You need to make sure your child receives immediate medical care. This may include going right to the hospital in an ambulance or taking your child to the closest emergency clinic. Even if an injury looks relatively minor, you need to go to the doctor to have your child evaluated. Even seemingly minor puncture wounds can lead to severe infections. More severe injuries, such as broken bones or lacerations, need to be treated promptly.
We encourage you to gather as much evidence as possible when you can. This may include using a phone or another type of camera at the scene of the incident to take photographs of the location, the injuries, and the dog, if possible. Keep any torn or bloodied clothing, as this may be important evidence needed by law enforcement officials or the insurance carrier.
If there were any eyewitnesses to the dog attack, get their names and contact information. These individuals can provide valuable information to law enforcement authorities or insurance carriers to help you recover compensation for your child’s injuries.
You should reach out to an attorney who has experience handling dog bite injuries. A lawyer will fully examine every aspect of the claim, gather the evidence needed to prove liability, and handle all communication with other parties on your behalf. This will include communication with the dog owner’s insurance carrier.
We encourage you to keep a daily journal or log (properly dated) that details everything that has happened. This includes the day the bite occurred, any medical treatments or follow-up visits, as well as your child’s daily pain and suffering or struggles as a result of the dog bite injury. These journals will likely be admissible as evidence in a civil personal injury case against the dog owner.
You need to make sure your child goes to all follow-up medical visits until after the doctor says they have reached maximum recovery. If you discontinue your child’s care before the doctor says to do so, this could hinder your ability to recover compensation from the insurance carrier.
Dog Bite Attorneys Near Me in Washington State 
Have you experienced a dog bite injury? You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and more. A trusted dog bite injury attorney near me can help you protect your rights and guide you through the process.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced attorney and get the support you need to move forward.
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When our son was badly injured from an aggressive dog bite and needed surgery, Greg and his team (thanks Tina!) were there to handle the case and let us concentrate on the healing our son needed. I did not know at the time that Greg was one of the top dog bite lawyers in WA state. He was able to get the insurance company to pay out the full policy and now our son will have what he needs for future medical and mental health related needs. We could not be happier with the outcome.
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