Dog Bite Injury in Indiana? Contact Golitko & Daly, P.C.
A dog bite often causes two types of injury: a physical injury which may result in scarring or disfigurement, and a psychological injury which may cause post-traumatic stress disorder. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, you are encouraged to seek medical treatment immediately. If the skin was broken, there is always a chance of infection, and the dog should be tested for rabies.
Aside from emergency medical care, the dog bite victim may require plastic surgery. Doctors may recommend waiting for some period of time before doing the surgery. In the case of a child, repeated surgery years down the road may be anticipated. The dog bite victim may also need psychological therapy to recover from the trauma of the animal attack.
Many times these bites are from known vicious breeds, such as pit bulls and rottweilers. Make sure to speak with us before you take a quick settlement. For these reasons, you are urged not to sign any waiver or otherwise settle a dog bite injury claim before consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
At Golitko & Daly, P.C., we put our clients' interests first. We will never urge a client to accept a premature, insufficient settlement when we believe that with further investigation and work, a more satisfactory financial outcome is attainable. Our attorneys tell our clients what they need to know before settling a claim after an accidental injury such as a dog bite.
One of our attorneys is also a nurse. She is experienced and adept at evaluating both the medical and legal aspects of an injury claim. In the event that a dog bite is serious enough to put employment on hold, our lawyers are prepared to advise and assist you as you seek to protect your rights. We pledge to help you pursue the maximum available compensation from all available sources.
Contact a Lawyer After an Animal Attack or Dog Bite
Our Indiana personal injury law firm is here to help you pursue compensation after a dog bite or other personal injury. Even if the attack happened while at work, you may still have a workers' compensation case with your employer. Contact us to schedule a consultation with an experienced Indiana lawyer.
