Dog Bite Injuries

Philadelphia, PA Dog Attack Injury Lawyers

Dog bite injuries can range in size and severity. Common bite injuries include contusions, internal bleeding, and broken bones. Other bites can result in deep puncture wounds, bleeding, and even infection. If an unidentified canine bit you or your child, it's possible the attacking dog carried the rabies virus. To prevent acquiring the rabies virus, you must get vaccinated by a medical professional. (Once a human being comes down with rabies, the disease is fatal in practically 100% of cases.) Similarly, if your tetanus vaccination has elapsed, it would behoove you to get a tetanus shot.

Other indicators of dog bite injuries include:

• Fever
• Warmth around the bite region
• Pus weeping from the wound
• Swelling and redness

Dog bite injuries should be addressed immediately. Steps to take may include cleaning the area, salving it with antibiotics, getting the wound stitched up, and keeping the wound dry and covered with a bandage.

Don't assume that the dog owner or the insurance company will happily pay for your medical bills, pain, and suffering. In the vast majority of dog bite cases, injured parties must seek legal redress either through settlement/negotiations or through actual trial.

Fortunately, you can turn to the representatives of Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP to assist with your dog bite injury case. We provide contingency representation for our personal injury clients and can help you get just compensation from liable parties by leveraging our encyclopedic knowledge of Pennsylvania injury laws and our unparalleled strategic vision. Check out our website for information or dial us now to set up your appointment at 888-684-7192.