If You Have Been Bitten, Get the Help You Deserve
Dogs and other animals may not always seem like threats to our safety and security, but when an attack happens, it can leave the victim with serious injuries and lasting emotional and physical scars. Dog bites cause thousands of injuries every year in the United States and not every dog bite victim understands his or her legal rights. If you have been bitten by a dog or other animal, you need experienced legal representation as soon as possible to protect your rights to compensation.
At Hoffman Law Firm, in Charleston, South Carolina, we provide personal injury representation to the victims of dog bites and other animal attacks. Attorney David Hoffman has more than a decade of personal injury experience and continues to help clients get the compensation that they need for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other expenses related to their accidents. Our hands-on approach to legal service helps us to better understand our clients' cases and to develop effective legal strategies that can maximize the recovery process.
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After a dog bite, there are many steps that you should take to ensure that your rights are protected. When possible, it is important to identify the animal that bit you. You will also want to get immediate medical attention and to follow the directions of the physician. After those two initial steps, you should also:
- Get the name and address of the owner of the dog and any dog license information
- Take photos of any wounds or injuries caused by the dog bite and keep any medical information used in the treatment of those injuries
- Talk with any potential witnesses and document what they observed about the attack
- Speak with a lawyer prior to engaging in any proceeding involving the animal
There are strict statutes of limitations in dog bite cases that may prevent you from obtaining compensation for your damages if you wait too long to take action.
Dog owners or their insurance companies may also try to reach a settlement with you about your attack or request that you write a statement about what occurred. Before doing any of that, talk with us and let us advise you on any settlement offer.
Contact our firm after a dog bite and speak with a lawyer for free at your initial consultation. Attorney David Hoffman is ready to help you try to obtain a full financial recovery from the injuries related to a dog bite or animal attack.
Call us at 843-408-4959 or toll free at 866-734-7102. Se habla español.
