Get treatment for your injuries right away. Stray or wild dogs can carry disease that can be transmitted to humans. Be sure that a medical professional cleans and treats all wounds thoroughly.
If the dog is not a stray, try to obtain the owner’s contact information and insurance information. You will also need to find out if the dog has ever bitten before.
Report the incident to Animal Control. In Roanoke City, call 911 to report any animal attacks.
Take pictures of your injuries and the area where you were bitten. Take down contact information of any witnesses that are available.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an animal attack, call Roanoke Injury Lawyer, Paul Thomson of The Thomson Law Firm for a free case evaluation today. Mr. Thomson is licensed in Virginia and West Virginia. He serves clients in Roanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Lexington, Abingdon, Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Fairfax, Winchester, Danville, Martinsville, and all of West Virginia. The call is free (877) 471-3353.
