Are you the kind of person who dismisses most injuries as minor issues not worth medical treatment? If so, you might bring the same attitude to dog bites, which could be a costly mistake. Read this article to learn more about three important reasons to have dog bites of any size checked out by a medical professional.
1. To Establish Medical Proof for Legal Reasons
In personal injury cases, there’s nearly always a dispute over the extent of the injury. You can expect the same in a case involving a dog bite. If you plan to pursue legal action, you will need to have professional medical documentation of the bite’s severity.
To prevent the dog owner’s insurance company from effectively questioning the severity of the bite, you should have the injury evaluated and treated by a recognized medical professional.
