What to do with a dog that has bitten a child?

What should I do if my child is bitten by a dog? For minor scrapes and abrasions, parents should thoroughly clean their child’s wound with warm water and soap and keep it covered with an antibiotic ointment and bandage.

What happens if a dog attacks a child?

If your child is attacked by a dog, you should take the following steps: Call 911 or seek medical attention. The high risk of rabies or infection following a dog bite is not something to ignore. Even if your child’s injuries appear minor, you should still seek medical attention immediately.

What to do if your neighbor has a dog bite case?

If your neighbor won’t willingly cover these costs and you want to pursue legal action, contact an attorney to pursue a dog bite lawsuit. In a dog bite lawsuit, you could receive compensation through a court judgment or an out-of-court settlement. With a court judgment, the case goes to trial.

What to do if your dog causes damage to your neighbor’s child?

Most of the cases that we see, however, if the owner’s dog has caused some damage to their friend or neighbor’s child or the friend or neighbor themselves, we tend to see a willingness on the part of the dog owners to do what they need to do to make it right. If that is hopefully through some sort of a homeowners insurance coverage, great.

What happens if my dog is attacked by another dog?

Damages for victims of dog-on-dog aggression will include reimbursement for veterinary bills, dog medications, and kennel or animal hospital fees while the dog is recovering. In cases of fatal dog attacks, damages can extend to include the replacement cost of a deceased dog.

Are cats considered personal property in a dog bite case?

Cats and other domesticated animals are also legally considered personal property. It pays to know the dog bite and animal control laws in your neck of the woods, and a few more legal terms you’ll run into when it comes to dog injury property damage claims.