Infection and Injury from Dog Bites
Although often touted as humanity’s most faithful friend, domesticated dogs still retain some of their more violent animal behaviors. Each year, stories come out about dog attacks or vicious bites that have left victims severely injured. Many of these animals are simply acting according to their primal instincts and often are not necessarily to blame for their actions. However, their owners are not so freely absolved of irresponsible pet care.
Contact the Houston personal injury attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 for more information regarding your legal rights and options if you have been bitten and injured by a dog.
Dog Bite Complications
Individuals have a responsibility to know and understand the potential for injury to others when purchasing or taking ownership of a pet. Dog owners must keep their animals out of situations that could threaten the safety of other people. Failing to uphold this basic responsibility of pet ownership can have serious consequences, as a dog bite can be a serious injury.
The following are some of the issues that can arise from a dog bite:
- Significant lacerations and bruising
- Broken bones
- Pasteurellosis infection
- Rabies
Although a person is less likely to suffer deep tissue damage from a dog bite as compared to a bite from a cat, these animals can still cause a great deal of damage to the skin. This may introduce a wider area for infection to take hold, potentially further endangering the health and safety of the victim after the attack. The most common type of infection is known as pasteurellosis. This infection is not often devastating to a person’s health, but does yield substantial medical bills for proper treatment.
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If you or someone you love has been attacked by a dog that was not properly trained or leashed, you may have grounds for legal action. To learn more about how the law may be able to help you, contact the Houston personal injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 832-369-8296.