Dog Bites / Dog Attacks
Visit the Center for Disease Control's website for useful dog bite prevention tips.
An estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year, with 800,000 bites requiring medical attention. That is one dog attack every seven seconds. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, the dog bite attorneys of Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin and Mendoza will help you rest assured that your case is in good hands.
Be sure to follow these simple guidelines should you be injured in a dog attack...
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Call the police and animal control
- Insist the police take a report
- Insist the dog be quarantined
- Have the dog examined for rabies
- If the dog cannot be located or captured, note a description of the animal
- Note the name and address of the dog's owner
- Note the name and address of witnesses
- Document your injuries - Take pictures
- Preserve any evidence, including clothing
Dog bite injuries can be life-altering, especially for children. If you or a loved one has been attacked and bitten by a dog, call our law firm. The experienced dog bite lawyers of Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin and Mendoza will handle your case with care and will answer any legal questions you may have. Call us at (800) 435-7542 or send us an email to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
