Southern California Accident Blog

Seven Ways You Can Help Your Santa Monica Dog Bite Case

If you have been injured in a brutal dog attack, you might be considering whether or not you should file a claim against the pet’s owner.  As an injured dog bite victim in Southern California, you can pursue compensation for your injuries.

The following are seven ways to help improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation for your dog bite injuries:

1.    Get medical attention.  There are some complications associated with dog bites, including a potentially fatal infection.  Make sure to get checked out by your doctor and follow through with your treatment.
2.    Report your Santa Monica dog bite.  Call the police to report the incident.  They will be able to provide you with a record of the attack.
3.    Get the owner’s information.  Gather as much information from the pet’s owner as you can.
4.    Talk to witnesses.  Witness accounts can help your Santa Monica dog attack case, so be sure to get their information.
5.    Take pictures of your dog bite wounds.  Pictures will help document the seriousness of your dog bite injuries.
6.    Contact animal control.  This agency will take the animal into possession, to determine if it has rabies or another disease.
7.    Talk to a Santa Monica dog bite lawyer.  An attorney will be able to go over your legal options.

For more information, contact our office at (800) 350-8888.