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Dog Bites and Animal bites

You're walking down the street or riding along on your bicycle. A dog comes up to you and bites you unprovoked.

Your child is playing quietly in your yard, then a stray animal wanders in and attacks.

These types of accidents happen all too often. And, someone is responsible. That's why attorneys at The Law Offices of Dressler Strickland are here to help.

Dog, cat and other animal bites cause over a billion dollars of damage each year. Injuries can be an extremely painful and traumatic, and can leave permanent physical or emotional damage. In almost every case, the owner of the animal is liable for all damage caused by their pets, including medical bills, scars, pain, suffering and the shock and fear caused by the attack.

If an animal has bitten you, you should:

• Seek medical attention
• Immediately report your accident to the police and request a copy of the police accident report
• f possible, get the name and contact information of the animal owner
• Try to get the name and contact information of any people who witnessed your accident
• Please save any photographs taken of the animal, your injuries, and any damage caused by the animal

You know what to do... If you or a family member suffered a dog bite or animal attack, contact Dressler Strickland immediately so you can be advised of your legal rights.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Over 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs annually (According to the Centers for Disease Control Atlanta)

• Almost 800,000 bites per year are serious enough to require medical attention, and in more than half of these cases, children are the victims.

• Usually, severe bites require a hospital stay of about four days

• On average, 17 people die each year from dog bites

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If you or a family member have been injured, contact Dressler Strickland 860 24/7-1122 immediately after an accident to be advised of your legal rights.

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