Florida Personal Injury Attorney
  • Home
  • Our Attorneys
    • Douglas W. Tuttle
    • Dana C. Larsen
    • Jesse H. Larsen
    • Caroline I. Mockler
  • Practice Areas
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Criminal Defense
    • Dog Bite Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Premises Liability
    • Slip-And-Fall Accidents
    • Traumatic Brain Injuries
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Results
  • Reviews
  • Holiday Card Contest Winners
  • Contact
  • 772-348-2828 | 24/7 Call Answering

Dog Bite Infection And Compensation

Home / Uncategorized / Dog Bite Infection And Compensation
Dog Bite Infection And Compensation - Aggressive, angry dog
February 18, 2023
Uncategorized

Dog Bite Lawyer

When a dog attacks, it can leave lasting impacts on the person. It may not have only been a terrifying experience, but a painful one, in which puncture wounds and scrapes broke through the skin, causing bacteria to enter the system. The issue with the dog bite may not just be the wound itself, but infection that can develop in the days thereafter. If a dog bite pierces through the barrier of a person’s skin, bacteria that exists in the dog’s mouth can enter the body, potentially causing an infection. It’s important to wash the wound thoroughly so that bacteria can be rinsed from the area. If bacteria remains in the body, it can cause sepsis, tetanus, rabies, or other conditions. As a dog bite lawyer explains, if a dog owner was being irresponsible and failed to protect you from being attacked, they could be liable for your injury care.

If you are not sure if a dog bite is infected, some symptoms include pain that lasts longer than a full day, redness and swelling around the wound, fluid draining from the wound, a warm feeling around the site, and difficulty moving the affected part of the body. Signs that an infection may have spread to different parts of the body include shaking, fever, and night sweats. To help prevent infection from a canine bite, people must thoroughly wash the wound as soon as they can. Those who have minor wounds can use warm water and soap, run the area under lukewarm water to flush out bacteria, apply an antibiotic cream, and then wrap it with a clean bandage.  Those who are dealing with deeper wounds should press a clean, dry cloth firmly against the area to halt the bleeding. If a person feels faint or the bleeding is uncontrollable, call 911 for emergency assistance.

You may be able to do at home treatments to prevent the dog bite from being infected. But if you end up needing the dog owner to pay for your medical bills and don’t have any documentation that proves it, it’s going to be harder to receive repayment. It’s advised that people who sustain a dog bite visit their doctor so that they not only receive care but are also beginning a paper trail that can then be used to prove their injuries.

Unfortunately, not all dog owners exhibit a duty of care to the people they know and the general public. They may not take any precautions to prevent their dog from being aggressive and biting someone. If that is the case, then they should be liable for how a person has suffered, including paying for medical attention and other financial loss. After a dog bite incident, the person may choose to speak with a lawyer, such as a team member at Wandres Law, P.C., particularly if the dog owner is being resistant in providing compensation. In this way, a lawyer can ensure that the person attacked gets the medical attention they need and financial recovery so that no expenses related to the injury comes out of their pocket.

Share
Previous Post
Engine Flew 50 Yards From Fort Pierce Crash
Next Post
2023 Fatal St. Lucie County Alligator Attack
Contact Us Today

Get your free case review within 24 hours. All Fields Required.





    How Would You Like To Be Contacted?
    PhoneEmail
    Brief Description of Your Legal Issue

    Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
    I have read the disclaimer *

    Florida Injury Law Firm

    Tuttle Larsen, P.A.

    Vero Beach Office

    3617 20th St.
    Vero Beach, FL 32960

    Call us 24/7 to schedule a free consultation:

    New Clients: 772-348-2828
    Existing Clients: 772-563-0032
    Fax: 772-563-2134

    Also serving Sebastian FL,  Port St. Lucie FL, Fort Pierce FL, Palm Bay FL, Indian River County FL and Melbourne FL

    Tuttle Larsen, P.A.
    • About
    • Blog
    • Contact Tuttle Larsen, P.A.
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
    Attorneys
    • Caroline I. Mockler
    • Dana C. Larsen
    • Jesse H. Larsen
    Resources:
    • Bicycle Accident Lawyer Melbourne, FL
    • Fort Pierce Car Accident Lawyer
    • Melbourne Car Accident Lawyer
    • Palm Bay Car Accident Lawyer
    • Port St. Lucie Car Accident Lawyer
    • Car Accident Lawyer Vero Beach, FL
    • Criminal Defense Lawyer Vero Beach, FL
    • Personal Injury Lawyer Vero Beach, FL
    • Car Accident Lawyer Indian River County, FL
    • Personal Injury Lawyer Sebastian, FL
    • Car Accident Lawyer Palm Bay, FL

    Copyright Tuttle Larsen, P.A. © 2023. All Rights Reserved. | SEO for Lawyers Powered by Matador Solutions - Sitemap

    • Blog
    • Home
    • Our Attorneys
      • Douglas W. Tuttle
      • Dana C. Larsen
      • Jesse H. Larsen
      • Caroline I. Mockler
    • Practice Areas
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Criminal Defense
      • Dog Bite Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Pedestrian Accidents
      • Premises Liability
      • Slip-And-Fall Accidents
      • Traumatic Brain Injuries
      • Trucking Accidents
      • Wrongful Death
    • Results
    • Reviews
    • Holiday Card Contest Winners
    • Contact