Do These Five Things If You Sustain A Connecticut Dog Bite Injury
We love our furry canine friends, but they can be dangerous too, especially if they are unfamiliar to us. The once friendly pooch can become very aggressive when faced with an overzealous stranger and that could lead to a Connecticut dog bite injury.
In Connecticut, dog bites are strict liability which means that the dog’s owner is liable for any injury that you sustain, no matter the intent of the owner. Whether you’re injured by a dog you know or a dog you don’t know, it still means that you have a right to have your long-term best interests looked after.
If you find yourself in this situation it will be important to take good care of any wound that may have occurred by doing the following:
- Wash the wound
- Use a clean cloth to stop the bleeding of the wound, if possible.
- Apply an over-the-counter antibacterial cream
- See a doctor who can properly treat the wound
- Keep the wound clean and wrapped and follow doctors orders
Dog bites can be serious and should be addressed by a medical professional to ensure that proper treatment is being administered.
If you’ve experienced a Connecticut dog bite injury and need an attorney to review your case, contact our office and speak with our doctor/attorney Robert Messey and nurse/attorney Gayle Sullivan.