DOG BITES
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Having a dog as a pet not only is fun but also provides security. But dog owners also must have their dog under control. Actually, most dog bites may not need extra care. However, you need to be aware, to be on the safer side, if dog bite wound is deep and gaping; and when infection are seen, such as redness, swelling, warmth, increased tenderness, oozing of pus from the wound or fever.
Usually people fear the spread of rabies through dog bites. However, it is uncommon in the United States today that any dog may carry this disease. Yet, it is a good idea to take some precautions if a dog bites you. For example: washing up your wounds with running tap water and soap, getting rabies vaccine, checking the dog's medical records for its past vaccinations and watching the dog's health for a week. You also need to be careful if you are a diabetic patient or suffering from liver or lung disease, cancer, AIDS or other conditions that could weaken your ability to fight infection.
Sometimes dog bite injuries and their psychological effects can be devastating. Emergency medical attention, ongoing counseling, nerve damage, and permanent scars are often an unpleasant reality for victims. Our lawyers at Mayer B. Gordon & Associates can help recover damages resulting from dog bites to help offset the costs of tragic dog bite accidents.
The owner of the dog should provide you with the pet's vaccination record. If he or she fails to do so then you have the right to take legal action against the dog owner and seek compensation.
Remember Mayer B. Gordon & Associates, attorneys are here to help you to take the legal path if any dog owner refuses to provide you the dog's vaccination record or provide you compensation for the dog bites. Be aware of those owners, who fail to comply with their civic duty of keeping their dogs away from the safety of public and refuse to assist you with all the necessary information you need to feel safe.
To know more, please call 888-658-8600 now. The initial consultation is free.
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