Dog Bites

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The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker's team of dog bite attorneys wants to ensure that you and your loved ones take all necessary precautions to avoid being bitten by a dog.  Please visit the Center for Disease Control's (CDC)
dog bite prevention website for some helpful tips.

IMPORTANT:  If you or a loved one is attacked by a dog, seek immediate medical attention and immediately call your local animal control department and your local police department.  For everyone’s safety, both the dog and its owner must be located quickly.  A dog that bites must be impounded and examined until it is clear that it does not have rabies.

Dog bites are becoming an epidemic according to the CDC.  Dog attacks usually come without warning and can be vicious.  4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year.  800,000 of these attacks require medical attention.  The highest rate for injuries related to dog bites occur in children between 5 and 9 years of age.  Even more alarming is that when a child under the age of 4 is attacked by a dog, most injuries suffered are in the head and/or neck area.  Severe dog bites can lead to the need for plastic surgery, permanent disability, and even death on extremely rare occasions.

The CDC believes that dog bites are a serious public health issue.  The Law Offices of Larry H.  Parker couldn't agree more with the CDC.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog attack, please call us today.  We know your rights, we know the law, and we’ll Fight For You!™  Our exceptional dog bite lawyers will get you the help you need and the compensation you deserve.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN BITTEN BY A DOG

In the unfortunate event that you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, follow these steps to ensure your rights are kept intact:
  • Seek immediate medical attention.

  • VERY IMPORTANT - Call the police department and animal control department so the dog’s owner can be located and the dog quarantined.  The dog needs to be assessed for exposure to rabies.  Insist that the police take a report.

  • Write down a description of the dog if it was not captured immediately after the attack.

  • Write down the name and address of the dog's owner.

  • Write down the name and address of any witnesses.

  • Have a family member photograph your injuries.  Make sure everything is photographed, including bite wounds, bruises, scrapes, etc.

  • Save and preserve any bloody clothing.

  • Don't wait.  Call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker as soon as possible.  Our team of dog bite attorneys will help you protect your legal rights.


DON'T BE TRICKED INTO HURTING YOUR CASE

While The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker's dog bite lawyers will Fight For You!™, you may find yourself contacted by people who do not have your best interest in mind, such as the dog owner's insurance company.  The person on the phone has been trained to be friendly and sympathetic, but you should know that his or her only loyalty is to the insurance company, not to you.  The insurance company is not calling to help you, they are calling to help themselves.  Please keep the following rules in mind:
  • DO NOT let the insurance company photograph, videotape, or record you over the phone unless your attorney advises you otherwise.

  • DO NOT discuss your case with anyone from the insurance company without your attorney present.

  • DO NOT discuss payment or compensation for your injuries without your attorney’s consent.

  • DO NOT discuss fault with anyone but your attorney.

  • DO NOT discuss who is the responsible party with anyone but your attorney.

  • DO NOT put anything in writing until you talk to an attorney.


Don’t take a serious dog bite injury for granted.  If you or a loved one has been attacked or injured by a dog, you may be entitled to compensation.  Fill out the form below or call us at 800-333-0000 to set up a FREE, confidential consultation to discuss your legal options, with no obligation.  The dog bite attorneys of The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker's serve all of California and Arizona.

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