What to do After a Dog Bite

  1. Identify both the dog and dog owner.
  2. Take down the dog owner’s name, address, phone number and the dog’s license and tag number.
  3. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses. Once you have obtained that information, do not contact or speak to the witnesses again or try to get any written statements. If your attorney wants to contact them, they can do so.
  4. Take pictures of the dog and the area where the dog bite occurred. Take pictures of any injuries/wounds you sustained. Take pictures of the condition of your clothing and save the clothing you were wearing when attacked, do not wash it.
  5. Seek medical treatment for all injuries, however insignificant, as soon as possible. Even minor injuries can result in infections and future harm. In addition, you may need a rabies shot. Do not be afraid to tell the doctor about every area of your body in which you are experiencing pain.
  6. File a report with the police, animal control or some public agency. Make sure you are given a copy of the completed report.
  7. Keep track of any medical bills, property damage and other expenses associated with the dog bite.
 

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