Eight steps to take if your child has been bitten by a dog in Ohio

About 850,000 people seek medical attention for dog bites each year. More than half of these victims are children. If your child is seriously injured in a dog bite attack, do you know what to do?

1. Identify the dog. If you know the dog, this is easy. Otherwise, write down any identifying characteristics about the dog: the breed, color, size, color of the collar and any spots or other markings. Write down the location where the dog bite occurred. If the dog cannot be identified, your child will probably have to be treated for rabies.

2. If you can, get the name address and phone number of the dog’s owner.

3. Get names and phone numbers from witnesses.

4. Take pictures of the wounds, torn clothing, and accident scene.

5. Get medical treatment immediately. Even if your child isn’t seriously injured, he should get a tetanus shot and antibiotics to prevent infection.

6. If your child was bitten on the face, request that a plastic surgeon do the stitching in order to reduce scars.

7. Report the bite.

8. Contact the dog owner to get insurance information.

9. Contact Chester Law Group.

If your child has been injured by a dog, you want an attorney who is familiar with dog bite law throughout Ohio. Ohio dog bite law is complicated and many cities have their own rules. Depending on the situation, your child may be eligible for compensation for medical costs, plastic surgery, physical pain, emotional suffering, and therapy. But, the insurance companies may not want to pay these damages. Contacting an attorney who is experienced in Ohio personal injury claims will help you to protect your child’s rights.

The Ohio personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group represent victims of dog bites and serious injury in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, Akron and throughout Ohio. If your child has been bitten by a dog and you have questions about your rights, contact our office at 1-800-218-4243.

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