If your child is attacked and bitten by a dog:

1. Get your child to a safe place
2. Administer dog bite treatment. Wash out the wound with soap and water. Seek medical attention if the wound is serious
3. Contact local animal control agency or police department to report the incident
4. Contact the owner of the animal (if known)
5. Contact an experienced child injury attorney

If your or your child is bitten, dog bite treatment should consist of:

• Washing the wound thoroughly with soap and warm water
• Applying an antibiotic cream or ointment
• If pain, swelling, or redness persists, seek medical attention as your dog bite wound may be infected
• Seek medical attention if the dog bite is deep or bleeding significantly
• Try to confirm if the dog has its rabies vaccine, and seek medical attention if you are unsure or concerned about the potential of rabies.

Although dogs bite people of every age and gender, children between the ages of 5 and 9 have the highest rate of dog-bite injuries. In addition, children are also more likely to require dog bite treatment for injuries resulting from dog bites.

In younger children, dog bites also occur in more serious areas, including the head, neck, and face. As children grow older, dog bites more commonly occur in the extremities, such as the hands and fingers.

In many instances, dog bites occur in your backyard — literally. The majority of dog attacks (61 percent) happen at home or a familiar place. Also, 75 percent of dog bites come from dogs that belong to a friend or family member of the victim.

A successful personal injury attorney will utilize their legal expertise, resources, and knowledgeable support staff to develop your case in a way that accurately demonstrates liability as well as any economic and non-economic damages you have incurred. The ultimate goal is to take care of the client’s claim so that the client can focus on their health and physical recovery.

Thomas J. Henry Law has the legal and financial resources necessary to properly build and handle your case in the most effective and efficient way possible. Your attorney will make sure you are treated with respect, are kept informed with the most up-to-date information on your case, and that you are comfortable throughout the entire legal process as we work to secure the compensation you deserve. We will also work with medical providers to ensure you receive proper medical treatment for all of your injuries.

Experienced attorneys also have access to expert witnesses with specialized knowledge on a subject related to the case. Thomas J. Henry has spent years finding the best expert witnesses across the United States. Our firm retains the most qualified experts for each individual case, from accident reconstruction experts to medical professionals. Every expert undergoes a rigorous and in-depth examination process before ever being involved in a client’s case.