What to do if bitten by a dog

If you are bitten or attacked by a dog, do not to panic.

• Immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and warm water.
• Contact your physician for additional care and advice. If you are in immediate medical distress, call an ambulance or go to the emergency room immediately.
• Report the bite to your local animal care and control agency. Tell the animal control official everything you know about the dog, including his owner's name and the address where he lives. If the dog is a stray, tell the animal control official what the dog looks like, where you saw him, whether you've seen him before, and in which direction he went after the incident.

Contact our office to determine your legal rights as a dog bite victim.

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