Dog Bite Puncture Wounds

St. Louis Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

Puncture wounds are caused when a dog's fangs or claws pierce the skin. The wound may actually not bleed extensively. However, infection can set in quickly if a puncture injury is not treated at a hospital quickly. While there may not be a lot of initial medical treatment required, these injuries can cause permanent nerve damage and scaring depending on how deep the wound is. The mouths of dogs have germs and bacteria that can cause infection when they bite someone. Worse yet, rabies can be transmitted from the dog to the victim. If you notice discharge of pus or water from the wound, you may have a serious infection.

As a St. Louis dog bite injury attorney, we help clients with puncture wound injuries obtain the settlement they deserve. Insurance claims adjusters will tell you that puncture wounds are not serious injuries because they tend to visibly heal in a short period of time. What they fail to take into consideration is the nerve and connective tissue damage that can be caused by a dog bite puncture wound, as well as the emotional trauma caused by an attack. It is important for us to request a special medical report from a doctor to provide evidence of all of the potential complications that arise from an injury of this type.

St. Louis Puncture Wound Attorney

If you are bitten by a dog, animal fangs can cause deep lacerations and puncture wounds. The injury can cause numbness, pain, and decreased mobility. When it comes time to holding the dog owner legally responsible for the injury, contact a St. Louis puncture wound attorney at Schultz Legal Group. In doing so, you will be assured to have the best chance at obtaining a fair settlement for your case in a timely fashion. Puncture wounds are typically not highly valued by claims adjusters becasue medical bills rarely exceed a few thousand dollars. It takes agressive legal representation to get fairly compensation.

If you are not sure when you got your last tetanus shot, it is important to contact your family doctor. It is also critical to have animal control verify whether or not the dog has had all of its rabies shots. Unfortunately, if the dog is not up to date on its rabies vaccinations, you may need to be treated with a series of painful injections. This process is unpleasant and inconvenient. Discuss your case with a St. Louis dog bite lawyer to find out how to proceed with a claim.