When most people think of dogs, they think of a ' man's best friend .' However, many forget that these 'best friends' are animals with animal instincts . Yes, these animals are domesticated. Nonetheless, sometimes nature does prevail, and a person is left with having to report that they've been bitten by one of these animals.
It isn't a likely event to occur for most people. Thus, the procedures that should be followed aren't well-known. This article is designed to bring clarity to this matter and help inform those that have found themselves in this kind of predicament.
Dogs bring a lot of joy to a person or group of people. However, there are some instances where the good nature of dogs is forgotten. These instances usually occur when a dog bites someone. It may be someone who has been bitten by a dog, or someone's dog may have bitten a bystander while out on a walk.
No matter what the instances that led to the dog bite, it's always important that every case is dealt with properly. One of the biggest threats that come with being bitten by a dog is contracting rabies. This, along with many other reasons, makes it essential to follow the proper legal steps when this event occurs. Conducting these steps aids in protecting those affected by the dog bite, as well as the entire public.
One of the first steps that the law requires to be conducted after a dog bite occurs is to file a report with the police department. This report should preferably be done at a department located in the same area as where the dog bite took place. The person that is filing the report needs to be prepared to answer some of the following questions:
· Explaining what happened (in detail)
· The circumstances that led up to the event
· Supply the names and information of the people who were involved or witnessed the
Along with filing a police report, it's crucial to have a local doctor inspect the dog bite. As previously mentioned, dogs bites are treated with caution due to the severe consequences of being bitten by a dog. One of these consequences is rabies. It's vital to make sure that the person who has sustained a dog bite collects the dog owner's information. The doctor treating the dog bite is going to need this to contact the owner about the dog's vet. The doctor can then gain all the necessary information so that he or she can treat the wound effectively and provide essential medications such as rabies and tetanus shots.
Although this occurrence may not mean that the dog is a threat to the public, it's still vital to make the local authorities aware of what has transpired. A person who's been bit by a dog needs to ensure that the correct precautions are put in place to ensure that this doesn't happen to any other person.
Making the situation known allows the correct channels to become informed about the dog bite. Places like local animal control can get involved and inspect the dog's health. This helps provide adequate medical treatment to the person that's been in an attack.
It's also a good idea to have the event on record in case legal action is taken up and an attorney is needed. A person may want the dog owner to pay for the doctor's cost accumulated from the event, and the owner is refusing. An attorney is going to need the dog attack report to be able to provide a good case in court to earn financial compensation from the dog's owner.
