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Wash a dog bite immediately with soap and water. Get immediate medical attention for the bite. Notify your employer about the injury if a dog bites you at work.
Filing a workers’ compensation claim, as well as a dog bite claim for any pain and suffering, may be possible.
Document your injuries from a dog bite in California. Receiving medical care begins the documentation process. Take these steps to collect evidence and document your injuries:
Partnering with a workers’ compensation attorney may allow you to maximize your recovery in a workers’ compensation claim. Our Orange County personal injury firm can also determine if it is possible to file a dog bite claim against a dog owner’s insurance policy.
Filing a workers’ compensation claim can provide coverage for medical expenses relating to your injuries from a dog bite. It may also cover temporary lost wages or permanent disability if you are unable to work after suffering a dog bite.
When a dog bite causes fatal injuries in California, death benefits may be available to compensate you for a loved one’s lost income, medical expenses relating to the injury, and funeral costs.
These benefits play an instrumental role in supporting you through your recovery after a dog bite. Notify your employer immediately to begin the workers’ compensation process. Other injuries from a dog bite may require you to file a personal injury claim.
Filing a personal injury claim against a dog owner’s insurance may allow you to recover non-economic damages resulting from a traumatic dog bite. Documenting these injuries is more challenging because of their subjective nature. They do not have a specific value but are still costly.
A dog bite at work may cause pain and suffering or emotional distress. Disfigurement can result from a dog bite. Placing a value on these damages is necessary to file a claim and seek compensation.
California has strict liability laws requiring dog owners to be liable for damages caused by dog bites. Filing a personal injury claim becomes more challenging when a dog owner’s insurance policy excludes the breed of dog from coverage under the policy. Our team understands the complexity of insurance policies and barriers to coverage for dog bites.
Until you settle a workers’ compensation claim or personal injury claim in Orange County, do not discuss a dog bite with coworkers, friends, or seemingly concerned individuals. Do not post about a dog bite on social media, and refrain from posting in general.
Your posts may relay a different story about the impact of a dog bite. Seemingly harmless actions online can cost you the compensation you deserve. Our Orange County work injury attorneys offer proven solutions that may help you if a dog bites you at work.
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