Bit By A Dog While Working Lawyer

If you have been bit by a dog while at work, you will have many questions about how to handle the matter appropriately. Of course, the first item on your list should be seeking medical care to ensure your health and safety. But then you begin to wonder who will pay the medical bills and even your lost wages if you cannot return to work immediately. Unfortunately, many people in California are unaware of the laws surrounding dog bites and who is responsible for the injuries and losses of a dog bite victim. And the issues seem to become even more apparent when the dog bit occurs at work.

Luckily, California residents can turn to Kenmore Law Group lawyers for answers to any dog bite injury matters or dog bit lawsuit questions. These dog bite personal injury experts, and worker’s comp pros will help you understand which parts of the law pertain to your dog bite injuries and how to seek the full and fair compensation you deserve. And even more importantly, the team is available 24/7 to schedule your free consultation with an experienced Kenmore Law Group expert.

So you never need to worry about how to pay for the medical care you need when you are bit by a dog while working. The staff at Kenmore Law Group will explain your options and recommend how they would handle your case should you opt to hire Kenmore Law Group to assist you in a dog bit lawsuit, a worker’s comp claim, or both in some cases.

Your Health Is Always The Priority

As a law firm, potential clients contact Kenmore Law Group daily to ask for information and guidance handling various legal matters. But our first recommendation is always the same when the case involves a dog bite. Seek immediate medical attention. This is always essential when you have suffered a dog bite at work or at any time. Even if you think the injury is minor, have it examined by a medical professional before taking any other action.

Even a bite that appears minor and barely breaks the skin has the potential to become a severe health concern. The bacteria and germs in a dog’s mouth are known to cause three severe kinds of infections, including:

• Rabies
• Cellulitis
• Strep and Staph

If left untreated, these infections can become life-altering or even life-threatening. So please get the care and treatment you need for the dog bite before contacting the Kenmore Law Group. We are here 24/7 and will take your call as soon as your medical needs have been met.

Who Is Responsible When You Get Bit By A Dog At Work?

Of course, you cannot sue the dog that bit you. But you are sure to be wondering whom to consider holding responsible for your medical bills and losses when bit by a dog while at work. Is it the owner of the dog, your employer, or someone else who will need to step up and take responsibility? Unfortunately, there is no short and simple answer to this vital question.

Many details will dictate who is to blame for your injuries. One of the most critical pieces of information is who owns the dog. If the owner is your employer, and taking care of the dog is not part of your job description, then a worker’s comp claim will likely solve your medical bills and lost wages. For example, if the guard dog at the warehouse where you work bit you, then worker’s comp will pay for your expenses in most cases.

If the dog belongs to a customer or a location where you deliver a package, not the owner of your company, worker’s comp might also be a partial answer to your question. You can begin by notifying your supervisor of the injury and your need to file a worker’s comp claim. That service will likely pay for your medical bills and some lost wages. However, when you meet with the Kenmore Law Group lawyer, you might discover that you can also file a lawsuit against the dog’s owner. The details of your specific case will be evaluated to determine if this is an option for you to recover more than the amount paid by worker’s comp.

Understanding The Veterinarian’s Rule

The complications only increase if your job involves working with the dog that bit you. In many cases, if you were working in a position that required you to care for dogs, you assume the risk of getting bit while at work. So the average groomer, dog walker, and doggie daycare worker will have more challenges when trying to sue for damages and injuries after suffering a dog bite.

However, there are exceptions to this veterinarian’s rule that the Kenmore Law Group team has used to secure a settlement or verdict in favor of a client who worked with dogs but suffered a dog bite. Many of the caveats focus on the temperament of the dog and the honesty of the dog owner. For example, if you were not informed that the dog had acted aggressively before or had a history of biting caregivers, you could use that information to seek damages and reimbursement from the dog’s owner.

As you can see, the laws in California surrounding dog bites at work are quite intricate. However, the expert dog bite at work lawyers at Kenmore Law Group are here to see that you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Our purpose is to see that the justice system works for every victim, even in the most obscure cases. And our team has years of experience and dedication to provide the most robust case possible for your dog bite at work lawsuit or worker’s comp claim. Contact our office today to request your free consultation with a dog bit injury expert to learn more.

Dates To Keep In Mind

As a dog bite at work injury victim, it is essential to understand that you have only 30 days to file a claim with worker’s comp to seek benefits for your medical bills and lost wages. The time begins on the day of the injury, and if the claim is not filed within the first 30 days, you could lose your right to these crucial benefits.

Conversely, you have two years from the date of the dog bite injury to file a claim with the court system to request compensation for your injuries. This time period is called the

Statutes of Limitations and applies to most personal injury cases in California. But like the worker’s comp claim, if you miss the filing deadline, you will lose all rights to seek damages from the owner of the dog that bit you.

By contacting Kenmore Law Group immediately after suffering a dog bite at work, you can rest assured that our staff will track all vital time limits related to your case. And make sure you never need to worry about missing a filing deadline or any milestone in your legal matters.

When Will My Dog Bite Lawsuit Be Completed?

Most injury victims are very concerned about how long it will take to complete a lawsuit and get the compensation owed. At Kenmore Law Group, we understand that you need the money to pay medical bills and replace your lost wages to pay your daily living expenses. However, there is no way to provide you with a date or time frame for completing your matter.

The time required for a lawsuit or any legal action varies from case to case. And to make promises to a client about the time needed to complete their case would be dishonest and misleading. Instead, we will make the only promise that we can stand behind. Our team will continue to work diligently on your behalf to move your case through the court system as rapidly as possible. We always aim to get clients the money they need quickly.

How Much Money Will I Get For A Dog Bite Lawsuit?

Each verdict or settlement is based on the amount of the victim’s losses and expenses. In the case of a dog bite, you will likely seek compensation for medical bills and property damage when the dog bit you, your legal fees, and lost wages if you cannot return to work immediately. The team at Kenmore Law Group will help you evaluate the expenses you can claim to ensure you get the fair and total compensation you deserve.

No Out Of Pocket Legal Fees

When you hire Kenmore Law Group, you never need to worry about paying upfront for our services. We only get paid after we secure your payment from the defendant. And if we don’t win, you don’t pay us anything. You never need to worry about losing your case and still owing our team for our time. The task was to get you the compensation you deserve. And if we failed, then you owe us nothing. Contact Kenmore Law Group today to learn more about your rights and options after suffering a dog bite at work injury.