Philadelphia Infection Lawyers

Every year, almost four million Americans are bitten by dogs, more than one out of every one hundred citizens, and more than 800,000 of these victims are sent to the hospital for their injuries. Although the majority of these attacks are unprovoked, many of these attacks come from dogs with owners.

If you have been attacked by a dog, the first step should always be to identify the dog. If you are unable to identify the dog’s owner, you may be required to undergo a series of painful and expensive, but necessary rabies shots. Additionally, you need to protect your legal rights as a victim; without an owner, it is difficult to assign liability for your injuries.

One of the most severe types of injuries that can result from a dog bite is infection; even the most minor wound can cause serious infection which can lead to greater injury, loss of motor control, paralysis, or even death. If you or a loved one has developed an infection as a result of a dog bite, contact the Philadelphia infection lawyers of & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130, and we will fight for your legal rights.

Consequences and Care of Infection

Every dog bite would should be carefully examined and monitored for infection. Debridement (the removal of wounded or infected tissue) may be necessary to prevent further infection, and plastic surgery may be necessary to prevent disfigurement. Numerous dog bites occur on the hands and feet, and these should be carefully watched because infection can easily spread to the bones or muscle in the hands.

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If you or a loved one has suffered an infection from a dog bite, contact the Philadelphia dog bite infection lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130. We will evaluate your case, and help you send a message that allowing dangerous dogs to injure innocent victims is unacceptable. You should not be forced to cover medical bills for an injury that was not your fault, and we can help you get the compensation that you need and deserve.