Dog bites – (248) 588-3333- Common mistakes
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Common Mistakes of Dog Bite Victims
Here are some mistakes you should avoid unless you want to undermine a possible dog bite lawsuit or possibly even threaten your own health.
- Failing to see a doctor immediately: Not only can this worsen your injuries, but any delay in treatment for the injury can be used as evidence in court that the injury itself was not serious. It can also be used to cast doubt that the injury was even caused by the dog bite. Likewise, documents from the doctor are powerful evidence for your case.
- Failing to report the dog bite to the police: This is similar to seeking medical attention in the sense that delays are evidence that can be used against you by the defendant dog owner. The police can also help you collect valuable evidence
- Failing to collect valuable evidence: Immediately after you are bitten, you need to make sure that you identify witnesses, photograph the scene/dog/bite wound, and take written statements (if possible). Anything you can get that can prove your version of events is important.
- Failing to accurately identify the breed of the biting dog. Not only is this an easy way for the defendant dog owner to undermine your story, it is also irresponsible and harmful to the community at large. Distorted dog bite statistics are often the basis of misguided laws, such as breed bans, which will be discussed in a later chapter. Furthermore, a successful dog bite case can often lead to irresponsible owners either losing their dogs, or being persuaded to take steps to control their animals.
- Speaking to the insurance adjuster: Do not speak to any insurance adjustor who works for the defendant’s insurance company. This persons only job and goal is to help the insurance company avoid liability. They generally do this by trying to paint the situation as being the victims fault. If they succeed your entire lawsuit could fail and you could end up paying the medical bills entirely out of pocket.
- Failing to retain a lawyer: While dog bites may be relatively common occurrences, this does not always translate to winning in court. Dog bites, like other injuries, are dealt with using very specific and nuanced legal standards and procedures. If the defendant fog owner has the advantage in legal counsel, this can be a huge disadvantage to you. Remember, it is not always about what is actually true, but what you can prove in court.
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