A dog bite lawyer can help you after a tragic accident. Although most people expect that a dog bite might only occur with a stranger’s dog, most people know the owner. In fact, the most common dog bite injury happens to children with a friend or family member’s dog. Dogs and children can be unpredictable, especially when they don’t often see each other. This is why holidays and family get togethers have the most danger for children and even adults. 

Bitten By a Friend or Family Member’s Dog

However unlikely you may think that Uncle Jerry’s terrier, Carla, might bite you, there’s always a chance. Carla might feel threatened with so many people around on thanksgiving or maybe the baby got too close to her face. It happens and it doesn’t have to have a dramatic ending where you sue Uncle Jerry and no one wants to invite you to Christmas, even though you make the pecan pie and everyone knows the Walmart version is a sad replacement. This is why people carry home insurance. If you or your child gets bitten you can go to the hospital get fixed up and you make a claim against Uncle Jerry’s insurance with a dog bite lawyer. 

Bitten By a Strangers Dog

Just because it’s not as likely doesn’t mean it never happens. You have options in this case too. First try to get information about the owner after it happens. If you are able to try to get their name and address. Most people don’t have their home insurance information on them (unless it occurred at their house) so you may need to get this later.