Any injury to a child can be very frightening for both child and parent. Animal attacks, especially dog bites, can leave children with physical and emotional scarring. After a dog or any animal attack it is recommended that you take your child to a doctor. It is also important to get as much information about the animal and the animal’s owner as possible.
Questions that you will want to ask are:
Does the dog have a history of aggressive behavior?
Has the dog attacked or bitten anyone else before?
Who owns the dog? What is their address and phone number? Do they have renter’s or homeowner’s insurance? Try to obtain that information.
You will also want to find out if the dog has a current shot record and if possible find out the name of the dog’s veterinary service.
Be sure to talk to any witnesses of the attack and write down their contact information. Use a cell phone to take pictures of the scene, your child’s injuries, and the dog if possible.
Even if the injury does not seem serious, it is still important that you report the incident to local authorities. In the City of Roanoke, Virginia, you can report a dog bite by calling 911.
If you or a loved one has suffered the painful consequences of an animal attack, call The Thomson Law Firm (540) 777-4900 for a free consultation today.
