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Worthington Law Group
Dog Bites and Attacks
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WHEN AN ANIMAL ATTACKS . . .
Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured in animal attacks. Although most victims are not seriously hurt, some are, and a number are even killed. The following information will answer some of the more frequently asked questions about such injuries.
What Should I Do?
If you have been attacked by an animal, the first thing is to seek medical care for your injuries. Almost as important is to get information about the animal and, if possible, its owner. If you have been attacked by a wild animal or an animal that you cannot identify, your doctor may insist that you get protective rabies shots, a painful experience.
If you have been attacked by an animal that belongs to someone, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Make sure that you can identify, for example, the dog that attacked you. Also, get some basic information about the owner of the dog, such as his name, address, telephone number, and insurance information. Act much in the same way as you would after having a traffic accident with another driver.
Making a Claim
Making a claim for injuries caused by an animal attack is usually a matter of contacting the insurance company of the animal’s owner. Although the insurer will likely try to convince you that you do not need an attorney, don’t listen to that bad advice. It is in the insurance company’s best interest to talk you out of getting legal help, so be sure to consult with an attorney to protect your rights. You are ALWAYS entitled to talk to a lawyer and, in the end, you will recover more money, not less, with the help of a qualified attorney.
Don’t’s
If you are contacted by an insurance company after an animal attacks you, DON’T do any of the following:
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- DON’T talk about or put in writing any details of the attack.
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- DON’T discuss payment for your injuries.
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- DON’T permit yourself to be photographed or tape recorded.
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- DON’T discuss who is responsible for the attack.
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- DON’T DELAY! Call our office immediately.
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We offer a FREE, no-pressure consultation for all injury and accident cases. If we can help you in any way, do not hesitate to call for a consultation regarding your case.
The insurance company will have a lawyer
... So should you! Call us at (215) 576-5150.
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Your injuries deserve serious representation. You need a lawyer who will listen and get results! You need a firm with the experience and knowledge to handle your injury claim. The Worthington Law Group of Jenkintown, PA, has nearly *25 years of experience and a track record of thousands of compensated clients and millions of dollars in awards. Let us put our experience to work for you! You can trust us because we care about your case and we want to help you.
We offer Center City Philadelphia representation in a comfortable and safe suburban setting with unlimited free parking. If you can't get to us, we will get to you. We are on a convenient SEPTA bus route, but if you are unable to walk or to drive, we will come to your home or wherever we need to go to meet with you and answer your questions immediately.
Call us at 215.576.5150 or use our toll free line, 1.866.644.2389.
The Worthington Law Group is here to help you.
Offices; Jenkintown, Berwyn and East Falls.
Offices Serving; Ambler, Cheltenham.
Conshohocken,
East Falls, Fox Chase,
Germantown, Glenside,
Mt. Airy, Norristown,
Philadelphia, Rockledge,
Warminster / Warrington, Western PA and Willow Grove
*includes over 20 years in senior partnership at Stocker and Worthington Law Offices
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- We represent ONLY Plaintiffs.
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- Call us BEFORE you call the insurance company. The insurance company has a lawyer and so should you!
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- For nearly a quarter century our counsel have built a reputation for battling the big insurance companies and winning cases like yours!
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- We do not pass off your case to a less experienced associate. You and your case get the personal attention of an experienced, seasoned attorney.
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- You can trust us because we care about your case, and we want to help you.
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- We work relentlessly to get the best possible result in your case.
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- We offer aggressive representation with unsurpassed integrity.
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Call us at 215.576.5150 or use our toll free line, 1.866.644.2389.
The Worthington Law Group is here to help you.
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©2006, 2007, 2008 Sandra Worthington, Esq.
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