Dog Bites Lawyers in Salisbury, MD

Work With the Team That Bites Back

Getting bitten by a dog can be an incredibly scary experience. The first thing you’re probably worried about is the pain. The average dog bite is 200-300 PSI. That is two to three times more force than an adult human bite! Speaking of human bites, did you know the old adage about a dog’s mouth being cleaner than a human’s? That is actually a myth! A human’s mouth and a dog’s mouth contain just about an equal amount of bacteria as a dog’s! This means that if you are bitten by a dog, you are just as likely to suffer a serious infection as a human’s bite, which is significant.

There is no convenient dog bite. Whether you are bitten by a friend’s dog, a random dog in a kennel, or your landlord’s dog, a dog bite may require medical attention and can end up being a costly experience.

What Should You Do If You Are Bitten by a Dog?

If a dog bites you, there are a few steps you should take to cover your bases, both from a medical standpoint and from a legal standpoint.

Wash the Wound

Use soap and warm water to wash the wound. Run warm water over the wound for at least 10 minutes.

Slow the Bleeding

Using a clean cloth, apply pressure to the wound to slow or stop the bleeding.

Document the Wound

Take photos of your wound. This helps both your recovery as well as your legal claim.

Disinfect the Wound

You can use an over-the-counter antibiotic cream applied to the wound to help fight the odds of infection.

Bandage the Wound

Using sterile bandages, wrap the wound. This will help protect the wound and promote healing.

Seek Medical Attention

Schedule a medical examination. Be sure to maintain your medical expenses and a report from the doctor for your files.

Keep Your Bandages Fresh

It is recommended that you maintain and change your bandages multiple times a day.

Watch For Signs of Infection

Signs of infection can include redness, swelling, pain, and a fever. You can use the picture you took when you were bitten to compare redness and swelling.

Contact a Dog Bite Attorney

Call 410-546-6415 to schedule a free case evaluation with the Schwartz and Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A. team.

How Can a Dog Bite Affect Your Life?

You may be unsure how a dog bite could have a long-term effect on your life, but you are probably already aware of the effect of an infection! If you are attacked by a dog and suffer a dog bite injury, there are obvious injuries, such as damaged skin and broken bones, but what about infection and pain and suffering? Or lost wages? Stacking medical costs? What if your child is bitten by a dangerous dog?

This is where something as simple as a dog bite can change your life forever.

Working with a Salisbury personal injury lawyer, you will be able to discover a dog’s history, finding out if they were prone to biting. Serious injuries can arise from a simple puncture wound because of all the bacteria found in a dog’s mouth. Just one bite can result in a serious infection. The emotional trauma can last years beyond any physical injuries.

It can be difficult to understand a dog bite lawsuit. Maryland does not have a “one bite” law, meaning that a dog’s owner is responsible for their dog’s actions, even if it is the first time they have bitten someone. This is why it is so important to work with a dog bite lawyer, so you can understand how to pursue compensation for the injuries you have suffered.

Call 410-546-6415 to speak with the experienced legal team at Schwartz and Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A., to schedule your free consultation. Let us help protect you and your family. Call us today!