Dog Bite Injury Lawyer in Los Angeles
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Nearly five million people are bitten by dogs each year, and nearly 800,000
of those victims require medical care with 300,000 requiring hospitalization.
Dog bites and attacks are harrowing, traumatic events, and children are
very much at risk. Larger, more aggressive dogs can cause very serious injuries,
including broken bones, lacerations
or cuts that can result in amputation
of a limb and occasionally wrongful
death.
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Dog owners are usually responsible for dog
bites and can help prevent them by neutering
their pets, treating them humanely, and obeying
all restraint and containment laws. Potential
victims can reduce their chances of being
bitten by being cautious around unfamiliar
dogs who act aggressively. They should teach
their children to avoid strange dogs.
If you've received a dog bite or suffered
an attack you should first determine if medical
treatment is required. Wash the area gently,
but thoroughly, with soap and water and apply
pressure with a clean towel to stop the bleeding.
Apply a sterile bandage and elevate the limb
above the level of your heart to reduce swelling
and prevent infection. Report the bite to
animal control officers or the police, and
apply antibiotic ointment twice daily.
If possible, you should attempt to identify the owner of the dog. If you've
been bitten by a wild or stray dog, painful rabies treatment may be required.
Within days of the bite, you should contact
a dog bite injury lawyer, and any member of Banafsheh, Danesh &
Javid, P.C. is very qualified to assist you receive compensation for lost
wages and any pain or suffering you've experienced and reimbursement for
medical expenses including cosmetic surgery.
If you're contacted by the owner's insurance
company you should get the name of the company and the insured party,
the claim number, and telephone numbers and addresses for contact. You should
not discuss money or anything relating to the settlement, nor accept any
payment or discuss responsibility until you've spoken with a lawyer.
The dog bite attorneys at
Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C. will fight to insure that you receive
the highest possible settlement. We'll negotiate the settlement with the
insurance companies, allowing you the chance to recover and will make sure
that your medical care is complete.
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