If you are still experiencing pain from a dog bite months later and never contacted a lawyer, it might be time to call Ipson Law. In the state of Utah, you have four years to file a lawsuit if you’ve been attacked and bitten by a dog. Every case is different, and our experienced lawyers for dog bites can assess the details of your case to determine whether you have an argument to sue for dog bite pain and suffering.
While you have four years to file a case with the court, it’s always best to get things moving soon after you’ve been the victim of a dog attack. There are numerous things you should do to best help your case if you’ve been bit by a dog.
Take pictures of the dog bite
If you’ve been attacked by a dog, you probably experienced quite a bit of pain in the process. It’s easy to forget to do certain things, such as documenting the bite, when you’re caught up in a wave of pain.
However, it’s very important to take photos of the dog bite that are time-stamped and dated. This way, there’s visual evidence to tag along with your claims in a court of law.
Find The Owner
Most dog bites occur in residential neighborhoods or parks, though they can occur just about anywhere. If you’ve been attacked by a dog, make sure you locate the dog’s owner, and get their information.
In some cases, dog bites can get infected and alter the overall health of the person who was attacked. Getting the owner’s information not only ensures you are able to contact them regarding any future questions or concerns regarding the dog’s health and any diseases it may have that were transmitted, but it also helps in future legal matters you might run into should you decide to file a lawsuit against the owner.
Seek Medical Attention
Whether you’ve just been bitten by a dog or are still experiencing dog bite pain months later, it’s critical that you have the wound checked out by a medical professional. Not only is this important to ensure it doesn’t get infected, but you’ll also be able to get tested for diseases such as rabies that the dog might’ve been carrying during the attack.
Letting a bite go unattended could severely impact your overall health. If you never got your wound examined by a doctor and are now experiencing pain months later, seek medical attention immediately.
Depending on the severity of the bite, it’s possible you could be suffering from lingering internal nerve damage. If you’ve been experiencing a loss in motor and sensory function or are experiencing uncomfortable sensations, you might have nerve damage.
Having a documented report of a medical examination and diagnosis of such injuries can help your case and ensure you’re compensated for dog bite pain and suffering.
Contact Animal Control
Reporting dog attacks and bites is a public safety matter. All dog attacks should be reported to animal control. Places like this can assess a dog’s overall health on the spot and give dog bite victims the immediate medical attention they need.
Also, having it on record that animal control was called and did an on-site assessment makes it easier for the court to follow up with the owner regarding the legal next steps they need to follow to ensure their animal isn’t a threat to public safety.
Contact Your Dog Bite Lawyer Ipson Law
Depending on the severity of your dog bite and the injuries involved, you might be entitled to compensation for dog bite pain and suffering. If you’re the victim of a dog bite, call your dog attack lawyers today to find out how Ipson Law can help.
Michael is an attorney who started Ipson Law because of his passion for personal injury law. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, CA. Learn more about Michael on our about us page, and contact Ipson Law to find out how we can help you.
