Los Angeles Dog Bite Attorneys

What should you do after a dog bite has occurred?

There are several steps you should take if you have been bitten by a dog, in order to protect your rights, to ensure your dog bite claim goes as smoothly as possible, and to get a fair settlement. In addition to consulting an experienced Los Angeles dog bite attorney, it is important to:

• Identify the dog that injured you. Get the information of the dog owner: their address and phone number as well as any information about the dog. This will prove invaluable in your case so you can seek compensation for your injuries.
• Get the insurance information of the dog owner.
• Obtain the contact information of any witnesses present, so they can corroborate your view of the attack and the circumstances surrounding the dog bite.
• Take photographs of all of your injures as well as your clothing or anything else that was damaged in the attack. These will be important in proving information to the insurance company for your dog bite claim.

What Not to Do

If you have been bitten by a dog in Los Angeles, you have rights. There are certain actions which will harm your chances of getting reasonable compensation for your injuries, and at El Dabe Law Firm we strongly suggest you avoid the following after suffering injuries in a dog bite:

• Making statements to the insurance company
  
• Discussing liability
  
• Admitting any responsibility
  
• Signing any statements for the insurance company or dog owner
  
• Failing to obtain witness testimony or information
  
• Neglecting to document and collect important information regarding the dog bite

Even if you think you may be partially or wholly responsible in your dog bite case, you may not be. It is important to discuss your unique situation with a skilled dog bite lawyer so you do not do anything to inadvertently damage your case or lower your claim amount.

If you have been injured by a dog, you should contact a Los Angeles dog bite lawyer at El Dabe Law Firm today!