If you or a loved one are the victim of a dog bite in South Florida, the following are steps that should be taken after the attack:
1. Move the victim of the attack away from the assailant dog as quickly as possible and secure the animal.
2. Contact the paramedics or other health care provider to evaluate and treat the wounds.
3. Cleanse the wounds with antiseptic until the paramedics arrive on the scene.
4. Obtain immunization information from the owner of the assailant animal following the dog bite or animal bite to determine if its shots are up to date.
5. Contact your local police department to file a police report and have witness statements recorded.
6. Contact your local animal control office to report to the dog bite.
7. Photograph the wounds to preserve evidence of the extent of the bites/puncture marks.
8. Call the Florida dog bite lawyers at The Citron Law Firm for a no-cost consultation.
Please contact The Citron Law Firm for a free consultation regarding your dog bite or animal bite case toll free at 877-550-4LAW.
