Dog Bite Accidents in Las Vegas
When Can You File a Claim After a Dog Bite or Attack?
A dog bite or dog attack claim may arise when a person is injured by someone else’s dog and another party may be legally responsible for the resulting injuries. These incidents can involve bites as well as other injuries caused during an attack, and the consequences may include emergency medical treatment, infections, scarring, nerve damage, surgery, and lasting emotional effects. When a child is injured, the impact can be especially difficult for the entire family.
The Courtroom Couple investigates who owned or controlled the dog, where and how the attack occurred, what was known about the animal beforehand, and what insurance coverage may be available. Kory and Brittany also work to document the victim’s injuries, medical treatment, emotional impact, and other losses caused by the attack.
What Should You Do After a Dog Bite or Attack?
The moments after a dog attack can be frightening and confusing. Your health and safety should come first, but when possible, gathering information about the dog, its owner, and the circumstances surrounding the attack can also help preserve important evidence.
- Seek Medical Attention
Have your injuries appropriately evaluated and treated, and keep documentation of your medical care. - Identify the Dog & Owner
When possible, obtain the dog owner’s name, contact information, and information about where the dog is normally kept. - Document What Happened
Take photographs of your injuries and the location of the attack, and gather contact information from available witnesses. - Preserve Your Records
Keep medical records, photographs, reports, insurance communications, receipts, and other documents related to the incident and your injuries.
What Does It Take to Build a Dog Bite Claim?
Dog bite cases can involve important questions about how the attack happened, who owned or controlled the dog, where the incident occurred, and what was known about the animal before the attack. Insurance coverage and the extent of the victim’s injuries may also play an important role in how the claim proceeds.
The Courtroom Couple works to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and develop the evidence needed to pursue your claim. Kory and Brittany can identify potentially responsible parties, gather available records and witness information, document your injuries and losses, communicate with insurance companies, and prepare the case for litigation when necessary.
Investigate the Attack
We examine where and how the attack occurred and gather information about the dog and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Identify Responsible Parties
We determine which individuals or other parties may need to be considered as part of the claim.
Document Your Injuries
Medical treatment, scarring, lost income, and other applicable physical, financial, and personal effects are documented as part of the claim.
Pursue Compensation
We handle insurance communications and negotiations and prepare to pursue litigation when necessary.