Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dog Bite Injury Attorneys

A dog bite or other animal attack can leave permanent physical and mental scars. If you or a loved one, has been bitten by a dog (such as a typically dangerous breed like a pit bull or rottweiler) or another animal like a cat, raccoon, or a "domesticated" wild animal, it is important to seek the assistance of an experienced dog bite injury attorney.

At the law office of McLario, Helm & Bertling in Menomonee Falls, our lawyers have years of experience representing the interests of individuals that have been the victim of an animal attack. We have handled many personal injury cases in which dog bite injury has drastically impacted the life of the victim. Our firm provides advice and guidance as to how to pursue compensation for the injuries you have suffered. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with a member of our firm.

In many dog bite injury cases, medical bills begin to pile up. After your initial visit to a medical facility for treatment, there may be lasting injuries that require additional medical care and treatment, including:

• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Infection
• Nerve damage
• Tissue damage or loss
• Mental and/or emotional distress causing an ongoing fear of dogs

If scarring is widespread enough, or if the bite occurred in a highly visible place on the body, years of plastic or reconstructive surgeries may be necessary to minimize the scars.

What To Do If A Dog Bites You

It is important to take the steps necessary in not only having your dog bite treated, but preserving any evidence that may be essential in building a case against the owner of the dog that bit you.

• Seek Medical Treatment: Your wound may be more serious than it appears. Without proper medical attention, scarring may be exacerbated and the wound could become infected.
• Identify the Animal and His Owner: Any information on the dog and owner are helpful in building a case. Information can include name and address, any licensing documents, and papers regarding the current health of the animal, such as up-to-date shot records. You can also request a copy of a report from animal control or other public agency if one has been filed.
• Statements of Witnesses: Anyone who witnessed the attack should be identified and their information obtained. Keep this vital information some place that it will not be lost, as their testimony may be crucial to building a case.
• Investigating the scene and taking photographs are also helpful in documenting any factors that may have contributed to the attack.

Contact Our Firm

To further discuss your individual dog bite injury accident case, contact a lawyer at McLario, Helm & Bertling in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, today. We believe it is important to hold the dog owner responsible for the actions of their animal.