It's important for you and your children to be familiar with safety tips to avoid a dog attack. But if you or a child has been attacked, there are steps to take to protect yourself from further injury as well as to protect your legal rights. First, it's important to identify the dog that bit you. You should get medical attention and then report the incident to your local animal control center and/or police department. Note the date you filed the report and record the names of the people you spoke with. Then, get in touch with Metzger Wickersham to begin the process of obtaining compensation for the injuries and losses suffered. We know how to stand up to the insurance company to make sure our clients' get the money owed to them.
Remember to take pictures of your injuries and the accident location. Also, photograph the dog that bit you, but only if this does not put you in danger of the attacking dog. Metzger Wickersham may take additional photos to properly document the case.
At Metzger Wickersham, serving Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Lancaster, York, and Wilkes-Barre and communities throughout Pennsylvania, an experienced dog bite attorney can fight for your rights. Contact us. Our firm may be able to assist you or your loved one in your case. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
