What to Do After an Animal Attack

When someone suffers an animal attack injury, it can be a very difficult and painful experience. Such animal attack injuries can be facilitated by, but are not limited to, negligence, inattentiveness, or a conscious violation of Arizona law safety codes and standards. Regrettably, these actions may cause bodily scarring, damaged tissues and nerves, unwanted infections, or, possibly, death. Following an animal attack injury, many people experience a lifetime fear of animals.

Our Animal Attack Attorneys have handled numerous cases involving animal attacks. Because of this, they have the experience to maximize the legal recovery a person is entitled to after suffering an animal attack injury.

Necessary Steps after an Animal Attack

If an animal has attacked you or a loved one, it is important to follow these steps:

• Identify the animal that bit or attacked you
• The animal should be tested for rabies
• Retrieve the names and contact information of the animal owners
• Retrieve the names and contact information of any witnesses to the attack
• Receive medical attention
• Contact our Animal Attack Attorneys to explain your rights

Claims Involving Minor Children

When a minor (someone under 18 years of age) has a personal injury claim, in many cases, there is an extra set of procedures that apply to protect the interests of the minor. Specifically, the minor, usually through their attorney, will petition the probate court for approval of the minor settlement. This includes the amount of the settlement, the medical expenses to be paid from the settlement, the attorney's fees and costs, and the net settlement for the minor claimant. A more detailed explanation of this process is explained on our Minor Child Injury Pages.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has suffered an animal attack, contact our Animal Attack Attorneys to learn more about your rights and to receive your entitled compensation.  You can contact the Law Offices of Michael Cordova at 602-265-6700.

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