{"id":5047,"date":"2018-04-26T21:38:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T21:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fananddigital.com\/stipp\/?p=5047"},"modified":"2023-01-13T19:26:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T19:26:58","slug":"bit-by-a-dog-what-you-should-do-immediately-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fananddigital.com\/stipp\/bit-by-a-dog-what-you-should-do-immediately-after\/","title":{"rendered":"Bit by a Dog? What You Should do Immediately After"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unfortunately, not every dog you see is friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many owners train their canines to be well-behaved around people, some dogs don&#8217;t get that training and are hostile towards others. This often results in a dog attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annually, there are up to 4.5 million dog bite incidents in the United States. If you haven&#8217;t been bitten by a dog, count yourself lucky &#8212; it isn&#8217;t a pleasant experience. However, you should still know what to do when a dog bites you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Medical Attention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the bite isn&#8217;t serious, you still want to seek medical care. Some dogs aren&#8217;t vaccinated against certain diseases such as rabies, and puncture wounds can become infected easily. If it is a serious bite, then you should get medical attention immediately. Try to take pictures of the wound before treatment if you&#8217;re able as well, it can help later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trade Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the procedure following a car accident, you should exchange information with the dog&#8217;s owner. The information should include their name and address, as well as any contact information such as phone numbers. The information can help you get in touch with them after the incident, and also to verify all of the dog&#8217;s vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to Witnesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another similar action to take after a car accident is talking to any people who witnessed the attack and getting their contact information can be useful for future testimonials. If you plan to make an insurance claim or a lawsuit, then the accounts provided by a witness can be invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By filing a report with the local animal control, you can hopefully prevent any further attacks. They will also look into the incident and provide a report that may help your case as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dog bite can be serious and can create a lot of medical expenses and time away from work. If you&#8217;ve been injured by a dog bite, then you should hire dog bite lawyers to help you get the compensation you need. 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