Abogados de lesiones por mordedura de perro

Dogs bite approximately 5 million individuals a year in the U.S. Almost half of those injured are kids, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims. About 800,000 Americans each year seek medical attention for injuries from dog bites, and 386,000 need emergency room treatment. About 16 individuals die annually after being attacked by a dog. The CDC's numbers do not consider the psychological trauma of experiencing an animal attack.

It is a simple fact of life that dogs bite. This includes any dog of any breed. A dog bite can be anything from a nip to a traumatic attack that leaves a severe injury. A severe injury suffered in a dog attack is reason to hold the dog's owner accountable, and for the dog attack victim to seek compensation for all medical expenses, pain and suffering and other damage caused by the bite.

If you have sustained a severe injury or lost a loved one in an animal attack that happened in the Sherman Oaks area or anywhere else in California, the personal injury attorneys at Drake Law Firm, want to help you.

Lesiones graves por mordeduras de perro

A serious bite is not a playful nip or even a minor injury that bruises an individual who came into contact with a dog at the wrong time. A serious dog attack is one that includes biting and scratching that causes significant traumatic injury, such as deep cuts, tearing, fractures or more. A serious attack by a dog can additionally cause significant emotional and psychological injury.

Según las estadísticas de mordeduras de perro de los CDC, cada año aproximadamente 885.000 víctimas de mordeduras de perro, es decir, el 20% de todas las personas mordidas por perros, requieren atención médica por sus lesiones.

Las víctimas más comunes son:

• Niños de 5 a 9 años
• Personas mayores
• Carteros de correo

Dogs usually bite an individual's arm, hand, leg, foot, head or neck, according to the CDC. Typical injuries in dog attacks consist of:

• Cortes, contusiones y arañazos
• Heridas por punción
• Desgarro (avulsión)
• Dislocaciones
• Fracturas
• Amputaciones
• Aplastamiento (lesiones en la cabeza/el cráneo)

DogsBite.org, un sitio web de educación pública sin ánimo de lucro sobre razas de perros peligrosas, informa de que los ataques graves de perros pueden provocar lesiones graves que pueden requerir entre 250.000 y 1 millón de dólares en atención médica especializada.

The CDC specifies that approximately 27,000 dog bite victims every year undergo reconstructive surgery. This might include skin grafting, tissue expansion and scar diminishment. A victim might require a number of operations over many years.

Cómo buscar una indemnización tras una mordedura de perro

Dog bite victims might seek compensation to cover their:

• Costes médicos pasados y futuros
• Pérdida de ingresos y disminución de la capacidad de ganancia
• Dolor y sufrimiento
• Angustia emocional
• Otras pérdidas relacionadas

Se puede reclamar contra el propietario del perro y, posiblemente, contra un tercero si la negligencia de éste causó la lesión.

Individuals that have been seriously injured by an attacking dog are entitled to compensation and should not hesitate to seek it via civil legal action and contact a dog bite attorney-- it will not come out of a friend or neighbor's pocket. The settlement recovered in a dog attack case almost always comes from the dog owner's insurance, such as homeowners' insurance or business liability insurance.

The Insurance Information Institute and State Farm Insurance report that dog bites made up more than one-third of all homeowners' insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2013 and led to more than $483 million in compensation for victims. The average settlement for dog attack claims was $27,862.

An experienced lawyer can investigate your dog bite case to determine whether the dog's owner is liable and determine the compensation you may be due for your injuries.

Muchas reclamaciones pueden resolverse mediante negociaciones con la aseguradora del propietario del perro. Si no se llega a un acuerdo, nos preparamos para reclamarle una indemnización adecuada ante los tribunales.

Taking Action After an Bite

You can act to help yourself, a loved one or a friend that has been injured by a dog bite. Here are some steps you should try to follow:

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Any type of dog bite should be seen by a doctor.
• Comunique inmediatamente la lesión a la policía y obtenga una copia del informe policial del accidente.
• Obtenga el nombre y la información de contacto del propietario del perro, si es posible.
• Obtenga el nombre y la información de contacto de cualquier persona que haya observado el ataque.
• Fotografíe al animal que le causó las lesiones junto con el lugar del incidente.
• Fotografíe cualquier tipo de lesión visible que haya sufrido como consecuencia del incidente con el animal.
• Guarde la ropa que pueda haber sido dañada por el animal.
• Guarde y, si es posible, fotografíe los bienes dañados por el animal.
• Do not communicate with the owner of the dog or the owner's insurance company. If you accept any type of compensation, you might waive your right to sue for additional damages.

Get In Touch with Our Dog Bite Injury Lawyers

If you or a loved one has sustained a dog attack injury or other animal attack that caused serious injury or scarring, you have rights that deserve to be protected. Reach out to a Sherman Oaks dog attack attorney at Drake Law Firm, immediately and arrange a complimentary consultation.

We will offer a team of legal professionals, medical experts and investigators who are dedicated to your case. We can help you make informed decisions regarding your legal options. Our dog bite attorneys will strive to ensure you receive the settlement you are entitled to.

At Drake Law Firm, we've assisted numerous personal injury clients to get the compensation they require to recover. We won't let you accept unfair treatment from other law firms and we will defend you from beginning to end. If you need help with Dog Bite Injury in Sherman Oaks, California, give us a call at (844) 513-7253 for a FREE consultation or visit our website at DrakeLawGroup.com to get started on your case today! 

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