If you, a child, or someone you love suffers a dog attack in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown, or Louisville, Kentucky, I invite you to contact our office to discuss what has happened and how dog bite personal injury cases are managed.
Dog bites that result in scarring require extensive legal insight and guidance, as several different medical procedures may be required in order to reduce the visible effects of scarring, especially in highly visible areas such as the face, neck, limbs, torso, or chest. Children are unfortunately often dog bite victims, and the emotional impact of bites on the face, neck, or chest can be devastating. My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years of experience helping families like yours to work through these challenges, I know these cases take time. It is important to identify all sources of recovery and allow the time necessary to understand the genuine extent of the injury and the amounts required to cover all past, present, and future medical expenses, as well as full, fair compensation for having to experience the attack and recover from the resulting injuries.
Insurance companies are much too quick to offer a low settlement in dog bite cases, especially when a child is involved. Remember, an insurance adjuster has one job: to get you to accept the lowest possible amount for your case as soon as possible.
It is not in your interest, and you are not legally required to speak with insurance representatives. We will handle all communications on your behalf so that you can focus on treatment and recovery from what has happened.
Unfortunately, many dog bites that result in scarring occur on the face and other highly visible areas. The scars that develop after a dog attack can leave a significant emotional impact on the victim, especially when bites and scarring are on a child’s face. Any personal injury settlement must provide extensive counseling to assist recovery and restore self-esteem and new confidence in the person or child’s appearance.
In some cases, especially those involving children or bites to highly visible areas such as the face, arms, and legs, multiple plastic surgery procedures are necessary to treat and substantially reduce the visibility of resulting scarring.
Dog bites that result in scarring are serious legal cases. It can take time for the scope of injury and long-term impact to unfold prior to seeking a final settlement. You don’t recover for costs and expenses as you go. There is only one opportunity to settle the case, so before we agree to settle your case I must ensure we have thoroughly documented and analyzed all past, present, and future medical costs, expenses, and treatments .
Most dog bite victims actually know the owner of the dog quite well. It is not unusual for the dog’s owner to be a friend of the family, a neighbor, or even an extended family member. You need to know that the dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance is the primary source of financial recovery in these personal injury cases.
A personal injury case regarding dog bites that result in scarring isn’t about suing a family member, neighbor, or friend. We work to negotiate a settlement with associated insurance companies that will provide the resources necessary to treat wounds and ensure a full recovery. That’s what insurance is for.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the important advice and counsel required to protect your dog bite personal injury claim and achieve full and fair compensation for having to endure and recover from your injuries.
