Sonoma County Dog Bite Attorney

Bitten by a dog in Sonoma County?

Dog ownership is becoming more and more popular in Sonoma County, and there are thousands of pet dogs in the yards, streets and neighborhoods of the towns in the area. Unfortunately, many dog owners do not take the time to properly train their pets, and some of them have become vicious biting dogs that are a danger to the other residents in the area. If you have suffered a dog bit from a vicious animal, it is crucial that you contact a Sonoma County personal injury lawyer to assist you in making your claim for damages. Dog bites can be extremely serious and in many cases have caused disfiguring injuries and infections that may require several surgeries to attempt to resolve. At the Law Offices of David R. Silva, the legal team understands the legal aspects of dog bite cases, as well as other animal inflicted injuries and is prepared to assist you in seeking your claim for damages.

Sonoma County Dog Bite Lawyer

Many instances of animal attacks happen to children, and this can be particularly disturbing as the height of the child can result in serious bites to the face or neck. This can result in terrible disfiguring injuries, and it can take time to resolve them with a series of reconstructive surgeries, not to mention the fear and trauma that is a result of the incident. Dealing with the legal aspects of the case should be an undertaking handled by a skilled personal injury lawyer to fight to ensure that all possible claims are made on behalf of the injured.

What to do After an Animal Attack

If you have been attacked by a vicious animal or dog, it is crucial to document the incident. Initially, getting medical attention is the most urgent action, and emergency services must be contacted immediately so that the required medical treatment is handled. It is also crucial to call law enforcement to report the incident and so that they can get the dangerous animal off the streets. If there are any witnesses to the incident, it can be extremely important to your case that you get their names, addresses and phone numbers to be a witness on your case later. The dog owner's name, address and phone number should also be noted. At the Law Offices of David R. Silva, the legal team will immediately initiate legal actions on behalf of the injured individual and will fight for fair and full compensation for any injuries or other damages suffered if you have been bitten by a dog or other animal.

Contact a Sonoma County dog bite attorney from the Law Offices of David R. Silva if you have been bitten by a vicious dog or other animal and are searching for a skilled personal injury lawyer to assist you with legal representation in the case.