CHARLOTTE Dog Bite Attorney
Award-Winning Practice in North Carolina
Bites and scratches from dog attacks can cause long-term damage that goes far beyond the initial impact. Physical scars can result from these attacks, as can emotional scars that last a lifetime. If you or your child has been bitten and injured by a dog, it is important to understand your right to compensation for pain and suffering, medical treatments, surgeries, and other damages. Our Charlotte personal injury attorney Dexter Benoit at Benoit Law Firm, PLLC can help.
To work with a dog bite attorney in Charlotte with experience handling dog bite claims in North Carolina, call us at (877) 909-4088 or message us online.
What to Do If You’ve Been Bitten by a Dog
It may not seem like a dog bite could possibly result in serious injury, yet this is far from the truth. A dog bite can potentially lead to infections such as tetanus or even rabies. With over 200,000 cases of dog bites occurring in the U.S. annually, it is best to know what to do in the event you or someone you know is bitten by a wild or domesticated canine.
If a dog bites you, make sure to do the following as soon as possible:
- Press gently on the wound to encourage bleeding and flush out bacteria
- Wash the bite with soap and water
- Use a clean cloth to push down on the wound and slow the bleeding
- Apply antibiotic cream
- Bandage the wound
- Visit a doctor
- Watch for signs of infection over the subsequent days, including swelling, redness, and increased pain
Finally, it is worth contacting a lawyer if the bite was caused by someone else’s negligence—failure to train their dog properly or keep the animal away from children, for instance. Dog bites can be both painful and traumatic, which can lead to medical expenses, missed work, and unnecessary suffering. Receiving compensation for such an injury can go a long way towards helping with the healing process.
If you’ve been bitten by a dog, we can help. Contact Dexter Benoit at Benoit Law Firm, PLLC today.
