If you were bitten by a Chow Chow, you should have a doctor assess your injuries immediately. They can prescribe antibiotics to prevent infections and diseases transmitted through the dog’s saliva. If your dog bite is severe, you may have to continue medical treatment for some time.
You should also gather the contact information of the dog owner and any witnesses to the attack. As soon as you can, contact an Austin dog bite lawyer who can help you hold the dog owner responsible for your injuries and any other financial losses stemming from your dog bite. The longer you wait to start your case, the harder it can be to track down witnesses for a statement.
A lawyer from Zinda Law Group can help you file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. While you rest, we can handle the legal process. We can discuss your case during a free consultation.
Make Sure You See a Doctor Immediately After Being Bitten by a Chow Chow
Nothing comes before your health, especially when you suffer injuries due to a dog bite. These injuries can range from mild to severe, but you should see a doctor regardless. A doctor can treat your bite wounds and prescribe the necessary antibiotics to address any risk of infection or disease. Even superficial bite wounds can spread diseases from dogs’ saliva to humans.
An Austin personal injury lawyer from our firm will also need medical records to establish a dog owner’s liability. Your doctor’s prognosis will also go a long way in helping our dog bite attorneys assess your losses. For example, if you suffered severe injuries in a dog attack, you may require ongoing medical care.
We can use your doctor’s prognosis to fight for future medical expenses. Any delay in medical treatment can make it harder for you to reach your maximum medical recovery. Plus, an insurance adjuster may argue that your injuries are not as bad as they really are in an attempt to undervalue your claim. Protect your health and your case by following through with your doctor’s orders.
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You can support your case for compensation by documenting your injuries and an owner’s negligence. Take pictures of your injuries.
You can also try to take pictures of the scene where the dog attack happened. For example, a picture of a broken fence or a torn leash that was used to tie a dog to the property may go a long way in proving the owner’s negligence.
You should also call your local animal control department to report the dog bite. This can serve as additional documentation, along with a police report.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationConsult a Dog Bite Lawyer to Explore Your Legal Options
If you were bitten by a Chow Chow, you should also prioritize speaking with a lawyer. Our legal team can listen to your story and explore your options for seeking compensation. We can handle your case from start to finish while you focus on your recovery.
There are a couple of ways we may approach your case. If the dog owner has a homeowners’ insurance policy that covers dog bites, we may make a claim. There’s a chance that your losses may exceed the coverage provided, though. In that case, we can file a personal injury lawsuit.
Either way, we can help by providing the following legal services:
- We handle all the necessary paperwork for your claim or lawsuit
- We communicate with the liable party, their insurer, and their representatives
- We help you meet your legal deadlines
- We gather evidence of negligence and accurately assess your losses
When you work with the dog bite attorneys from Zinda Law Group, you will receive the client-focused legal care you deserve. We make ourselves available to our clients so they can ask us questions and understand the legal process.
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You have a limited amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit. A lawyer can determine how long you have to take legal action. It’s best to consult a law firm as soon as possible after being bitten by a Chow Chow.
Some states have very short statutes of limitations. You will want to give your case the time it deserves. A Chow Chow bite lawyer can also streamline your case as much as possible.
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Attorney
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationChow Chows Are a Breed Prone to Aggression
The Chow Chow breed is one of several sheepdogs or cattle dogs that people originally bred to work. According to Animals (Basel), such dog breeds score high on an aggression scale, particularly exhibiting offensive aggression versus defensive aggression.
Due to their size, when these dogs behave aggressively, serious injuries can occur. Chow Chow owners should mitigate this risky behavior by providing their dogs with proper care, training, and exercise. They should also use proper restraints, such as leashes, when taking their dogs out in public.
When Chow Chow owners fail to do so, they put others at risk. Whether you suffered injuries on a dog owner’s private property or out in public, you may have options for seeking compensation.
A Dog Bite Lawyer Can Navigate the Applicable Liability Laws
Depending on the state you live in, you may or may not have to prove the dog owner negligent to pursue financial recovery. When it comes to liability in dog bite cases, states usually have one of two laws: strict liability or the “one bite” rule.
Strict liability holds dog owners responsible for injuries regardless of the dog’s history and behavior. Even if a dog owner never had any reason to suspect their dog was aggressive, they would still be liable for a dog bite injury.
On the other hand, the “one bite” rule usually requires you to prove that an owner has reason to believe their dog was dangerous and failed to take proper care. Our personal injury attorneys can help you navigate the state and local laws that apply to your case.
Zinda Law Group Can Help if You Were Bitten by a Chow Chow
If a Chow Chow attacked you or a loved one, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. The dog bite attorneys with Zinda Law Group can handle your case while you focus on healing from your wounds.
Our team of attorneys takes personal injury cases on contingency, which means we do not charge you unless we secure compensation. We don’t charge upfront fees to start your case, either. This no-win-no-fee arrangement helps to jumpstart your case and meet your legal deadline.
Call us today for a free consultation. We want to hear from you about your case and tell you more about your legal options. The sooner you call, the better we can help.
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Attorney
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