The May Firm Injury Lawyers

1. The May Firm Injury Lawyers is a full service personal injury law firm in Long Beach, California. If you or a loved one has been injured, or worse, you probably have questions. What happens

2. next? How will I afford my medical bills? Should we talk to the insurance company? At The May Firm Injury Lawyers, we’ve seen the way injuries can permanently affect someone’s life. When you approach our firm, you’ll immediately notice a difference. Our attorneys will never treat you like just a case, you’ll be treated like family. You will always be informed about your case. We will always do what is in the best interest of you and your family. We will fight relentlessly to recover the compensation you deserve. Fellow Long Beach residents hire us… because WE WIN! Contact our Long Beach personal injury attorneys firm today for a completely free consultation with an experienced attorney. California dog bite lawyers Our California dog bite lawyers at the May Firm love all kinds of animals, especially dogs. But we also understand that being bitten by one can have permanent consequences. If you’ve sustained an injury from a dog bite, call us for a free case consultation. Using your testimony

3. and evidence, we’ll re-create the incident and identify potential causes leading up to the bite that will strengthen your case and earn you a settlement. Payment for our services is on a contingency fee basis, meaning we’re only financially compensated if your settlement is won. Once you hire our office, we can arrange medical treatment (commonly plastic surgeons) along with physical and psychological therapy for you by doctors who work on a lien basis.

4. This means you don’t pay until your case is closed, so no time is wasted in getting you the medical help you need to start your recovery. We’re able to create such partnerships to offer these services because of our case-proven record of success.

5. WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE BITTEN BY A DOG The first thing to do if bitten by a dog is to seek medical attention. Even if the dog’s teeth or claws did not break the skin, other injuries can be sustained, like bruises to both bone and muscle or even a sprain, in an attempt to fight off the animal. Seeing a medical professional is obviously important for health reasons, but it also helps strengthen your case should legal action be taken. If the skin is broken, dog teeth will often cause a puncture wound. WebMD suggests placing a clean towel over the wound to stop any bleeding, keeping the area elevated, and washing it with soap and water. Dogs’ mouths can harbor a lot of bacteria, so keeping the wound clean and sterile is of the utmost importance. Redness, swelling, warmth, or pus are all signs of infection and should be addressed by a doctor as soon as possible. Those with certain pre-existing health conditions, like diabetes or liver disease, may be at a greater risk for disease. The American Red Cross warns against chasing down or trying to capture the dog that bit you; a captured dog will most likely become frightened and attempt to fight its way to freedom. If the dog is one you do not know, it is important to get tested for diseases like rabies. The best chance of surviving rabies is if a vaccine is administered before signs of illness are apparent. CHILDREN AND DOG ATTACKS According to safetyarounddogs.org, dog bites are the second most common cause for emergency room visits among nine activities common with children. The CDC shows that the odds of a dog bite happening to a child are 3.2 to 1. Although around 81% of dog bites that occur to the general population leave little or no injury, it’s still very important to keep an eye on small children when they’re around canines, even if it is a family pet. Safetyarounddogs.org notes that children being unsupervised greatly increases the risk of an attack, and they give some useful information that stresses the importance of adult supervision in keeping children safe: Dogs are much less likely to attack a child in the presence of an adult, particularly in the presence of the owner.

6. In the event that a dog does attack a child in the presence of an adult, the intervention of the adult often prevents the attack from becoming a fatality. Children, because of their small size, are usually not able to sustain an attack until help arrives. Many adults survive severe dog attacks simply by virtue of the fact that they are able to fend the dogs off to some degree until assistance arrives.

7. Children often engage in dangerous behavior (approaching too close to a chained dog or trying to hug/kiss an unfamiliar animal) that a supervising adult would have prevented.

8. Contact us Name Of Law Firm: The May Firm Injury Lawyers Address: 853 Atlantic Ave Suite 201, Long Beach, CA 90813, USA Phone: (562) 800-0529 Website URL: https://www.mayfirm.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MayFirmLongBeach