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Dog Bite
Dogbite
Dog owners or keepers are generally liable for injuries that their pets, and particularly their dogs, inflict on other people. Therefore, if you get bitten, it is important to determine the identity of the dog’s owner or keeper.
In addition to establishing the liable dog owner’s identity, and the existence of a serious injury, it is also essential to establish the existence of Homeowners (or Renters) insurance coverage on the part of the dog owner or keeper.
The dog attack need not have occurred on the dog owner’s or keeper’s property. And the injury need not have been due to a bite. If a dog goes after someone who is seriously injured by getting knocked down by the dog, the claim is valid regardless of whether there was a bite.
There is a high risk of infection from an animal bite that draws blood. Such infections can result in serious complications if left untreated. Accordingly, it is important to seek immediate medical care following any serious dog bite. Once medical concerns are addressed, you are well-advised to call Nuttall, Brown & Coutts for help in pursuing your personal injury claim.