Here are a few important steps to take if you’ve been attacked by an animal:
Seek medical attention immediately – Even a scratch or a mild puncture wound can get quickly infected and lead to more severe injuries.
It’s one of the most important steps you can take to build your claim too. Insurers and lawyers may argue your negligence in treating your injuries on time aggravated your condition. So they can push some liability onto you and cut down your compensation. You can only prove liability through official media records documenting your injury and costs of treatment.
Call Animal Control – Report the animal attack as soon as possible to Animal Control. They will inspect the animal involved, the injuries that occurred, and circumstances of the animal attack. This detailed report will also be shared with the owner of the animal. They will also request the owner to show proof of vaccination for rabies.
Take pictures and videos of your injuries – The faster and more detailed your evidence is, the stronger your claim will be. Capture plenty of pictures and videos showing the fresh wound and how it changes through your healing process.
Collect contact information from eyewitnesses.
Consult with an experienced Texas animal attack lawyer – with specific experience in handling dog bite injuries and winning these cases.
Be extremely careful dealing with insurance agents – Do not make any statements that can be used against you or sign any agreements that could free them from liability.