Seek Medical Attention

You should go seek medical attention if you have been bitten by a dog and the skin was punctured, lacerated, or torn. Even without those signs, if you have pain near or at the point of the bite then there may be damage beneath the skin. When in doubt, go seek medical attention.

Infants and children should also be taken to a doctor after any dog bite as they are unable to clearly express their injuries. Read our blog post on what to do if you are bitten by a dog.

Identify the Dog Owner

When you are in a position to do so, it’s important to correctly identify the dog’s owner. You should obtain their contact and insurance details. Rabies status of the dog must be immediately determined as well because rabies therapy, if necessary, must begin as soon as possible. The victim's tetanus status must also be current.

Document the Incident

If you are able to, you should take photographs of your injuries, te scene, and signs of negligence on the part of the owner (such as lack of a leash). You should also keep all of your related medical records and bills.

Contact Montanez Yu

Next, you should reach out to our team for a free consultation. We will carefully evaluate your case and then guide you through every step of the legal process.

How We Can Help

Our personal injury lawyers in Corona, CA, are committed to representing your case and fighting to ensure that you receive proper justice and compensation after a dog bite. We achieve this by:

Communicating with the opposing parties and involved insurance companies
Fully investigating the case in order to prove liability
Negotiating for the maximum financial compensation
Representing you in court (if necessary)

Our dog bite injury team will fight to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries.

Just as it is important to see a qualified medical professional, it is just as important to ensure you contact the best dog bite injury lawyer to help with your care after the event. You may incur significant medical bills in treating the injury from the bite and any complications that arose from it, such as rabies testing and treatment. We can help you recover the payment of your medical bills from those responsible while getting you compensated for your pain and suffering.

Many people do not realize that the dog owner's homeowner's insurance will cover the claim from such dog bites, even if the bite did not happen on the homeowner's property. Montanez Yu attorneys can help you negotiate with the insurance adjusters to ensure that you get proper compensation or initiate proper legal proceedings against the responsible parties to make sure you are taken care of.

If you are trying to find a dog bite lawyer near you, we recommend contacting us today. We represent clients from Corona, Norco and Eastvale, to Fullerton and Torrance, and all of Southern California.

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