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Dear Mr. Phillips, Your website is a "blessing". Thank you. It helps to be able to educate myself on the issues. My neighbors wife was attacked; and, by coincidence, my city, Jasper, Al is in the early process of adopting "some kind" of dog control code.
After reading the statistics of attacks especially children attacks. I find myself on a "crusade" to help the city find and adopt the best codes possible.
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Return to your topic: If your dog bites someone
Report to your insurance company
If you are a homeowner or renter, or if there is any possibility that you have other insurance that may possibly provide coverage for the dog attack, get in touch with your insurance agent and make a proper report if:
- The victim asks for money
- You are paying a significant amount of money to the victim
- You receive a claim or suspect that the victim will make a claim in the future
- The bite was significant (for example, it drew blood)
- You suspect that your dog has rabies or another significant illness or disease
- You have a bad feeling about the situation or the intentions of the victim
- You hear from the police
You may have medical payments coverage which you can offer to the victim; this will make him or her feel better toward you and possibly your dog. Be sure to ask your agent whether you have medical payments coverage.
Every insurance policy has a "cooperation clause." It requires you (as the insured person) to make reports of incidents, and then cooperate fully with the insurance company. Obviously, give them the name, address and telephone number of every witness.
Options for you on this site
If you were bitten by a dog, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. It's done by email to protect your privacy. He will discuss your options without charge.
If you are a lawyer, tell him about your case and he will suggest solutions. He can spend an hour on the phone with you for strategizing, connecting you with experts, and sending you pleadings, discovery documents, motions and other materials. Or get a set of the same templates that he uses for dog bite cases all over the USA.
If your dog was injured or killed, get the self-help book he wrote to tell you how to make the guilty party reimburse you and compensate you for what you are going through.
Dog trainers and rescues, get the video of his seminar that comes with essential legal documents that will protect you and your business if you are injured or accused of being liable for an injury.
Landlords and property managers can protect themselves and their tenants from the consequences of vicious dogs on the rental premises by using the Lease Addendum: Pets written by Mr. Phillips.