Dog Bite Personal Injury

In the USA, a dog owner usually is legally liable to pay full compensation to a dog bite victim. The money for this comes from homeowners insurance and renters insurance, provided that the dog owner has it. So the basic rule in the USA is that a dog bite victim can collect full compensation from the dog owner’s homeowners insurance or renters insurance.

It is important to identify the animal that bit you, because if it is a stray and you cannot identify it, you’re facing the possibility of having to submit to treatment for rabies, which can be painful. Also, if you were attacked by a dog or any wild animal being kept by a person, you probably are entitled to receive compensation from the animal’s owner, and you might really need that compensation to pay your medical bills, reimburse you for lost income, pay for cosmetic surgery in the future, and help you overcome the pain and suffering from your injuries. After that, get medical attention.

If the dog owner is insured, you might get a call from an insurance company representative. You should ask him or her for the following information:

• Name of insurance company
• Address of his or her office
• Telephone number
• Claim number
• Name of the person who is insured
• The amount of money available to pay medical expenses (not everything, just medical expenses)

Do not do any of the following:

• Do not discuss money, payment of money, settlement, injury value or anything else involving money
• Do not set up an appointment
• Do not write a letter or a memo
• Do not permit yourself to be tape recorded
• Do not allow the victim to be photographed
• Do not discuss who is responsible
• Do not accept any money

After you have received medical attention or if you need help obtaining a doctor contact my office. I will gladly meet with you and discuss your situation during a free consultation. Dog Bites are contingency cases which means that if I do not recover any money for you, then you do not have to pay my Attorney fees.

Dog Bite Personal Injury Attorney Kevin Cortright

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