A dog bite attack can be a traumatic experience that may cause severe and long-lasting injuries. If you or a loved one is the victim of a dog bite you should seek immediate medical assistance and contact an experienced California dog bite lawyer without delay.

Children and joggers have a high risk of encountering a hostile dog. Most victims are attacked by a dog belonging to a family member or friend. Children are often unable to interpret an animal’s behavior and respond appropriately. Small children love to hug dogs, but dogs often view this as a sign of aggression. Also, a dog’s natural instincts are often to show dominance over a child.

• Identify the owner of the dog! If it is a stray dog, there might not be anyone to sue. If there is an owner, you need to identify who that owner is.
• Take Photographs. You need to document the dog, the injuries, and the area where the attack occurred (i.e. was the gate left open?).
• Preserve the evidence. Don’t wash the blood out of your shirt! Don’t throw away those torn up pants. This is evidence of the severity of the attack. And be sure to get the names of all witnesses who were there.
• Get medical treatment! Dog bites can cause serious infections. It is important to seek medical treatment right away, and when you are speaking to the nurses and doctors who treat you, remember: whatever they write down in your medical chart is going to be used in your dog bite case to show what happened! So be careful and specific about how you describe the attack to the doctors and nurses.

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