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What To Do After a Dog Bite in Camp Verde

Dog bites are much more frequent than a lot of people would expect. 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, with over 800,000 requiring medical attention. Knowing how to respond in the event of a dog bite can be valuable information. If you or a loved one is injured in a dog attack, following the guidelines below can help you obtain the maximum financial compensation for your sustained injuries.

Seek Immediate Medical Attention

If the wounds suffered in a dog bite require medical attention, do not hesitate in seeking treatment immediately.

Identify and Capture the Dog

Contact your animal control and police departments AS SOON AS YOU ARE ABLE. It is extremely important that the dog be located, captured, quarantined, and assessed for rabies. Insist that the police take a report of the incident.

If the dog is not immediately captured, write down everything you know about the dog, its owner, and the attack.

  • Describe the dog in detail.
    • Breed
    • Color
    • Size
    • Gender
    • Any distinctive features
  • Obtain the owner's personal information.
    • Name(s)
    • Phone Number
    • Home Address
    • Insurance Information (Homeowners or Rental)
  • If applicable, obtain the handler's personal information - A person walking a dog may not be the dog's owner.
  • Obtain any and all witnesses personal information and statements.
    • Name(s), Addresses, and Phone Numbers
    • What they know about the attack
    • A description of the dog and handler/owner (if unknown)

Protect Your Rights

When you or a loved one is the victim of a dog bite, you are entitled to certain rights under the law. Obtaining evidence on your behalf is a great way to protect your rights - and strengthen your dog bite case.

  • Take pictures.
    • The scene of the dog bite
    • The victim's injuries
    • The victim's clothes at the time of the dog attack
    • The dog itself, if possible
  • Preserve the victim's clothing.
    • If possible, preserve the clothes in their after-attack state
    • Avoid washing or discarding the clothes worn during the attack
  • Write down your story. Recount the attack in detail.
  • Track your medical treatment. Write down any and all doctor visits, prescriptions, and surgeries.
  • Save all correspondence with involved parties.
    • Doctors and Hospitals
    • Insurance Company Representatives
    • Dog Owner

Contact Camp Verde Dog Bite Attorney Larry H. Parker

The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker has a team of knowledgeable dog bite lawyers who will fight for you. Our office can help guide you through the dog bite legal process and deal with the insurance companies on your behalf. We will do everything we can to help you protect your legal rights. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite, use our case submission form or call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation. We'll fight for you!

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