San Antonio Dog Attack Lawyers
Stolmeier Law are your dog attack lawyers. We know how vicious and traumatizing a dog attack can be, and Stolmeier Law has the expertise to handle your case.
Millions of people are attacked and injured by dogs every year in the United States. As a result, victims have recovered substantial awards because of their injuries.
What Should I do if attacked by a dog?
- Get to safety
- Dogs can be aggressive. If you experience an attack you should seek safety as quickly as possible. The reason for the attack may be uncertain. An attack could be an isolated incident or a continuous attack by a rabid dog.
- Assess your injuries
- Assessing your injuries enables you to determine if they are superficial, serious, or life threatening. Once you conduct an assessment, you can then get the appropriate medical care.
- Contact 911 for emergencies
- Serious or life threatening injuries will need immediate medical care. Contacting 911 is the best way to alert paramedics about your injuries and law enforcement about a dangerous dog at large. Law enforcement can also help prepare a report about the attack.
- Gather and exchange information
- Gather information from the dog’s owner, including:
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Addresses
- Insurance information
- Gather information from witnesses, including:
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Addresses
- Take pictures or video
- Take pictures or video of:
- The attacking dog
- Your injuries
- The scene of the attack
- Seek medical attention
- Medical attention is required to accurately diagnose the extent of your injuries. A licensed medical physician can assist in diagnosing your injuries as well as the seriousness of your injuries. Even slight injuries can become serious if not appropriately cared for, such as an infection caused by the dog bite.
- Contact an experienced dog attack attorney
- It is important to contact an experienced attorney. Stolmeier Law will work with you on how to pursue a cause of action as well as what is expected from you. Stolmeier Law wants to ensure you are made whole again and recover any and all compensation you deserve.
- Take pictures or video of:
- Gather information from the dog’s owner, including:
Injuries
Injuries include, but are not limited to:
- Cuts or bruises
- Scratches
- Bites/punctures
- Torn tissue
- Eye damage
- Infection
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
- Loss of limb
- Death
Contact Stolmeier Law, San Antonio Dog Attack Lawyers
We are dog attack lawyers. Stolmeier Law has served San Antonio and South Texas dog attack victims and other personal injury victims for over 35 years. We know how to maximize your compensation. So if you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a dog attack, Contact Stolmeier Law, San Antonio dog attack lawyers.