Dog Bite Law
Dog Bite Law
Dogs are one of the most popular pets around the world. It is quite probable that you might have interacted closely with one at least once in your lifetime and yet you might never have been aware of the danger that crept around you while you were in the company of man’s best friend!
If your dog bites someone, it is your legal as well as moral obligation to take care of the injured person unless that person was involved in a scene of crime. Once the incident has occurred, you need to be calm and gentle to the victim rather than argue or accuse them at the site. You need to get proper medical care for the victim and your kind gesture might help you and your dog receive better treatment from the victim. Here are some steps you need to take in this regard:
- Get them complete medical care.
- Pay for their medical bills.
- Take steps to protect them from any further attacks by your dog.
- Obtain the names, addresses and phone numbers of all present at the site of the accident.
- Avoid making any harsh statements and allow the law to take its own course.
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You might need to go to a civil or criminal court in case the dog bite victim files a case. Make sure that you say only the truth about the dog and what happened at the accident site. Giving inaccurate information could be harmful to the lawsuit when the case comes to a resolution. Hence it is always essential to give the true and complete details about the dog bite incident.
Remember that insurance companies will not necessarily reimburse any voluntary payments made by you, yet this kind of goodwill gesture will help to make a good impression about you and your dog in the mind of the victim. Always inform the insurance company as soon as the accident has occurred and tell them the truth about what actually happened. Remember that as per their ‘cooperation clause’ you need to cooperate with them in all regards like providing them the details of the accident and informing them soon after the incident.
It is always important to have insurance for your dog since otherwise you are placing yourself in a very difficult situation, especially in cases where a dog bite occurs. Your dog could become the reason for financial problems because of this. Also once your dog is involved in a dog bite case, chances are high that your insurance company might not renew the insurance contract for the dog depending upon the gravity of the case and how much money the company had to pay. However, as a responsible dog owner it is your duty to stand up for your dog’s act rather than criticize others for the situation.
The dog bite laws help to outline a rightful claim in most dog bite issues. Yet it is only with the help of a good dog bite attorney that you can file for and receive a rightful claim.