- Obtain immediate emergency treatment, giving the medical provider a detailed account of the attack.
- Immediately notify the police and your local animal control department of the attack and insist that a report be completed and the dog be checked for disease and whether it is vicious, to prevent injuries to others.
Take numerous, detailed photographs (close-ups) or a video of your injuries.
- Do not discuss the dog bite attack or your medical condition with any representative of the insurance company for the dog owner, until you have consulted with an attorney.
- Contact a lawyer with experience in handling dog bite cases.
If you have been victim of a dog attack let us know any other pointers or advice that is not on this list.
