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What You Should Do If Bitten By a Stray Dog

August 3, 2022 by Big Leap

Being bitten by a dog can be a frightening experience, but it is even more so if it is a stray dog. You can’t talk to an owner to know the dog’s history, and you also may not have anyone to hold responsible for the incident. It’s important to know what you should do in this situation. 

Stay Away from but Track the Stray Animal 

After you’ve been bitten, you should do your best to stay away from the stray animal. It is also good to track the whereabouts of the animal. Keeping track of the animal is important for several reasons: First, you can determine if the dog has any illnesses that may affect you via the bite. You can also determine if it actually has an owner or if there is someone responsible for it. Additionally, tracking the dog can prevent it from biting or injuring anyone else. 

Seek Medical Attention 

Once bitten, you should seek medical attention. Doing so will enable you to address your injuries and prevent infection. And don’t procrastinate your trip to the ER–it is essential to take care of the problem early on and take steps to prevent it from getting worse. Because the dog is a stray, you don’t know its history. Therefore, seeking medical attention allows you to determine if the dog passed any diseases or infections to you. While receiving treatment, be sure to document your injuries. Documentation can be used in any legal cases you may wish to pursue.  

Contact a Dog Bite Attorney 

Most often, dog bite attorneys are contacted in cases where you are trying to hold an owner responsible for the behavior of their dog. With a stray, there typically is no owner. However, contacting a dog bite attorney may still help you. There are still cases where someone is responsible. For example, if someone was feeding or caring for the animal or allowing it in an area where you were bit, they could be held responsible for letting it roam free. Additionally, a dog bite attorney can help you qualify for proper compensation from an insurance company. Overall, it’s worth contacting an attorney to determine what actions you can take.  

In summary, if you’ve been bitten by a stray dog, there are a couple of things you need to make sure you take care of: contain the animal, seek medical intervention, and document your injuries. Then, consider contacting a dog bite attorney. Following these steps will protect both you and others, as well as get you the compensation you need. 

Were you recently bitten by a stray? Click here to contact a dog bite attorney to help with your case. 

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