A dog attack is a frightening and painful experience for a child. The attack may cause emotional damage that lasts a lifetime as well as serious physical injuries, pain and permanent scarring. Many dog bites can be prevented by teaching children how to behave safely around dogs. Other attacks happen without warning and parents are left to help their children cope with the aftermath of the incident. Following are the nine steps to take if your child has been attacked by a dog:
If your child is the victim of a dog attack, the steps listed above will help you to handle the situation. Once you have taken care of your child’s medical needs, contact an experienced dog bite lawyer at Schmidt Kramer to learn more about your legal options.
The toll-free number is (717) 888-8888 and the case review is free. You may also wish to download a free copy of our e-book Who Pays My Injury Claim: Understanding Joint and Several Liability for more information.