Someone You Care About Was Bitten by a Dog. What Happens Next?

You may be the one looking for answers right now, for them and for yourself.

Someone You Care About Was Bitten by a Dog. What Happens Next?

You may be the one looking for answers right now, for them and for yourself.

A male German shepherd bites a man by the hand.

Where You May Be Right Now

When someone close to you has been bitten by a dog, you are often the person who steps in. You may be helping with appointments, keeping track of what was said and trying to understand what comes next, all while taking it in yourself.

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What Usually Comes Next

Not every answer is needed today. After a dog bite, the first questions are usually broad ones: how the person you are helping is doing, what has happened since, and who can explain the options. They can be taken one at a time.

How We Can Help

The Law Offices of W Dan Mahoney can talk with you, and with the person you are helping, about what happened and what the next steps may look like.

When you are ready, the next page looks more closely at the questions that often come up after a dog bite.

Learn what questions matter after a dog bite