How You Can Help Your Florida Dog Bite Injury Case

A Florida dog attack is a scary event that leaves you not only dealing with your injuries, but also wondering what rights you have. When you are bitten by a dog in Florida, you do have some legal options and can often pursue a claim against the owner of the animal. You need to be aware, though, that the actions you take after your dog bite injury are very important. So important, in fact, that if you don’t take the appropriate steps, you could hurt your chances of recovering fair compensation.

At the Law Offices of William K. Saron, we want you to recover the maximum amount possible for your Florida dog bite claim. That is why we have compiled a list of recommended actions for you following an animal attack.

1. Get the appropriate medical attention. Your top priority should be tending to your health. If you have sustained puncture wounds, lacerations, crushed bones or other injuries, you need to be treated by a physician. While dog bite infections are rare, they can be deadly. Your doctor will be able to closely monitor your condition to help avoid serious dog bite complications. Obtaining medical treatment will also create a record of your dog bite injuries.

2. Contact the police. You might be hesitant to get the police involved, but you do need to get a record of the incident, which will help you if you need to file a claim against the dog’s owner. Even if the pet’s owner promises to pay you for medical treatment, you should still get a police report. People sometimes change their minds and you don’t want to be left with the financial burden caused by your medical expenses.

3. Obtain contact information. Not only should you get the information of the pet’s owner, you should also get the phone numbers, email addresses and addresses of any witnesses to the attack.

4. Take pictures of your injuries. Photographs can be used to document the severity of the injuries you sustained in the dog attack. Take as many high quality pictures as you can.

5. Talk to a St. Petersburg dog bite lawyer. A dog bite attorney can step in on your behalf to help you obtain fair compensation for your injuries.

For more information about what you should do after a dog attack in Florida, contact us today at (727) 345-4566 or (866) 836-4947.