Personal injury solicitors can help you if you have been bitten by a dog

Personal injury solicitors help people who have been involved in all kinds of non-fault accidents. Dog bites are becoming more and more common and many people aren't aware that any dog can bite regardless of its normal temperament. Your cute family pet can turn into a dangerous animal without warning. Frequently people are bitten by dogs that belong to someone else. In this case it may be possible to make a personal injury claim.

If you are bitten by a dog your first priority is your health. A dog bite can become infected and you can become infected with illnesses that the dog may be carrying.

You should clean the wound no matter how small it is. There are lots of bacteria in dogs' mouths which can cause an infection. If the wound is small then clean it yourself with clean water. If it is deep then it should be looked at by a medial professional

Gaping wounds may need to be stitched, however a doctor may suggest leaving the wound open for a few days if it is more than six hours old. This ensures that the wound is not infected before it is closed up.

You may need to take a course of antibiotics to beat infection. Your doctor will prescribe any drugs that they see appropriate.

You should always visit a doctor if you are in any doubt about the severity of a wound. If the dog has broken the skin it is wise to seek medical assistance.

Speak to personal injury solicitors now
If you have been bitten by a dog or have been involved in any kind of non-fault accident then you may wish to speak to personal injury solicitors about making a personal injury claim. We work on a no win no fee basis and protect you from legal costs so you can make your claim without having to worry about being charged for our service. We will not make any deductions from your compensation.

If you wish to get free legal advice, simply pick up the phone and give us a call on 0800 197 32 32 or fill in our online claim form and we will call you back.