Dog Bite Claims
Each year in the UK there are thousands of reports of dog attacks. Breeds such as rottweilers, German Shepard’s and pit bulls have always been considered the most dangerous breeds, however all dogs should be considered dangerous.
If you are faced with an aggressive dog, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
• Never run away, it is a dog’s natural instinct to chase its prey, in this case that would be you
• Never scream
• Always stand still
• Hold your hands high in the air as this is normally the first point of attack
• Don’t turn your back on the dog
• If knocked down, curl up into a ball and play dead
If you do happen to fall victim to a dog bite it is essential to clean the wound, a dogs mouth is home to many bacteria, making the risk of infection extremely high. If the wound is large, deep and or dirty you should go to the hospital or your doctor to get the wound cleaned and to get it covered with a sterile non sticky dressing.
If you have any dead skin due to a dog bite you should get it trimmed or removed as it is an ideal environment for infection to develop. Some wounds may also need to be stitched or glued. Cuts to the hand or face need to be dealt with immediately but if you have wounds to other parts of the body you may be advised to wait a few days before having them stitched to make sure infection doesn’t set in.
After a dog bite there is a strong possibility that you will be put on a dose of anti-biotics to prevent infection for developing in large wounds and if the wound is small and on the face, hand or foot then you will be prescribed anti-biotics also.
After a dog bite you should check to see if you are up-to-date with your tetanus, if you aren’t then you may need to have an injection.
One worry that you no longer have in the UK after a dog bite is the concern of contracting rabies. This serious illness, which is passed to humans through animal bites, is not present in the UK at the moment. However if you are abroad you should get the smallest bite checked out.
If you have recently suffered from a dog bite and have yet to take action then get in touch with Accident Consult today. Having many years of experience in no win no fee claims, we can help you get a hold of compensation that is rightfully yours to claim.
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