I'VE BEEN BITTEN BY A DOG - WHAT NEXT?
In Ohio, dog bite claims are governed by strict liability. You are entitled to seek compensation to recover for injuries, scars, and damages sustained as a result of the dog's attack.
If you or your child has been bitten by a dog, you have certain rights which are important for you to understand in order to seek full compensation for the injuries and damages you sustained.
Immediately seek emergency medical attention, if the skin is broken or you suffered other injury. Tell all of the medical practitioners you see that you were bitten by a dog. Identify the owner of the dog, if you know who the owner is.
Get the name, address, home telephone, social security number (if possible), work location, and work number of the party whose dog attacked you.
Make a police report. Additionally, call the County Animal Warden.
Get the name, address, home telephone number, & work number of any witnesses to the attack.
Immediately take photographs of your injuries.
In your own words, write down how the accident happened and what happened to you.
Describe the injuries you sustained in the attack.
Don't talk to the dog owner's insurance company before you speak to your lawyer. Saying and doing the wrong thing may reduce the value of your personal injury claim!
Call Gruhin & Gruhin
"Ohio's Personal Injury Lawyers"
Let us evaluate your Dog Bite
Injury Claim.
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