{"id":23453,"date":"2015-07-16T13:35:51","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T17:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gblawyers.com\/blog\/?p=23453"},"modified":"2021-04-08T15:45:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:45:56","slug":"dog-bite-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gblawyers.com\/blog\/dog-bite-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Bite Lawyers For Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greenberg & Bederman<\/strong> Handles D<\/strong>og Bite Injury<\/strong> Cases in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Few things are more frightening than being attacked by a dog. Such an attack can leave the victim severely injured and traumatized. If the victim is a child, the injuries can be fatal.<\/p>\n

Many states have statutes which hold the owner of the dog strictly liable for the dog\u2019s behavior if the attack is unprovoked; that is, the victim did nothing to threaten the dog or cause it to attack in self-defense.<\/p>\n

It makes no difference where the attack took place or if the attack is the first for the animal.<\/p>\n

In some states, the dog gets \u2018one free bite\u2019, meaning the owner is not presumed to know the dog is dangerous until an attack has occurred once.<\/p>\n

If you are attacked, seek help quickly. Try to find out who the owner is, but seek medical help first.<\/p>\n

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of a dog bite, call the dog bite lawyers at Greenberg & Bederman<\/strong> at (301) 589-2200 or toll free (800) 800-1144<\/strong>.  You may also fill out our Free Consultation form and a lawyer will call you promptly to discuss your dog bite case.<\/p>\n

The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. A lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.<\/p>\n

Below are some helpful tips for both dog owners and those that may be around unleashed dogs in public:<\/p>\n

Tips for dog owners:<\/p>\n

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  • Spay or neuter your dog<\/li>\n
  • Do not teach your dog to play roughly<\/li>\n
  • Be sure your dog has up-to-date vaccinations<\/li>\n
  • Take your dog to obedience classes so it becomes accustomed to obeying voice commands<\/li>\n
  • Never leave babies or small children with a dog unless there is an adult with them<\/li>\n
  • Keep your dog in a fenced yard, do not allow it to roam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Basic safety tips include:<\/p>\n

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    • Leave strange dogs alone<\/li>\n
    • Never approach any dog while it is eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies<\/li>\n
    • Never try to pet a dog until you have let it see you and smell you<\/li>\n
    • Never leave children alone with any dog<\/li>\n
    • Never be with a dog, stare it in the eye, or run from it<\/li>\n
    • If a dog does attack, stay still<\/li>\n
    • If a dog knocks you down, roll into a ball to protect yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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